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252 Master's degrees in Literature in United Kingdom

Scottish Literature
The Scottish Literature programme of the University of Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching and research of Scottish Literature.

Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme at The University of Edinburgh draws on world-class teaching and research expertise across literatures, languages and cultures, from Scotland to Asia, Scandinavia to the Middle East. It can also be completed part-time over two years.
British Literature, Theatre and Cultures
This course will give you the chance to combine your passion for literature, theatre, and British culture, and combine them in an interdisciplinary exploration of the arts. British Literature, Theatre and Cultures degree is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.

Publishing Studies
The Publishing Studies MRes from University of Stirling helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme from Newcastle University is an opportunity for you to pursue research that you are passionate about. It combines taught elements to develop your subject knowledge and research-based elements to encourage your skills as a researcher.
Gaelic Studies
The Gaelic Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is leading research and teaching in Gaelic literature, society and culture.
English Literature
This English Literature programme from Liverpool Hope University recognises creativity as a critical act and criticism as always creative. You will study a varied range of English Literature with the option of an Advanced Creative Writing Workshop for those who wish to publish in professional contexts.
Greek And/or Latin Languages and Literature
This Greek And/or Latin Languages and Literature course at the University of Oxford is designed to allow you a period of study of Greek and/or Latin literature which is both more advanced and more independent than you will be used to from your undergraduate courses, and at the same time more tightly structured and supervised than work for a doctorate.
World Literatures in English
The English master's programmes are designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research. The World Literatures in English programme is offered by the University of Oxford.
Literature, Culture and Thought (Research)
Literature, Culture and Thought (Research) from University of Cambridge provides students with the critical and theoretical tools to enable them to undertake an in-depth study of specific aspects of European literatures and cultures and/or Latin American and Francophone contexts.

Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Creative and Life Writing - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative and Life Writing - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

English Literature (Part-time)
This English Literature (Part-time) programme from Ulster University allows you to focus either on literature or creative writing practice. Whether you are a recent graduate, a budding creative writer, a teacher keen to upskill, or returning to education for your own personal development, the variety and breadth of this programme will appeal to you.
Japanese
Japanese from Birkbeck, University of London is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words.
English Literature
The English Literature MA programme from The Open University UK introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes.

English Literature
Studying the English Literature programme at Brunel University of London gives you the opportunity to uncover the richness of the history of English Literature – through selected periods, genres and diverse storytellers – through a set of underlying themes that act as windows into deeper understanding.

English Language and Literature
The MA English Language and Literature degree offered at the University of Westminster will provide you with a thorough understanding of the linguistic features of English from a wide range of perspectives (theoretical and applied, synchronic and diachronic). The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Children's Literature - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Children's Literature - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Global Literatures and Cultures
Within the Global Literatures and Cultures programme from The University of Exeter you'll develop a range of skills desired by employers including intercultural understanding, critical thinking, communication, and independent research.

English Literature
The English Literature programme at the University of Glasgow gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level by selecting from a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts.