Masters courses

A masters degree is the perfect way to extend your love of English and take it to the next level. Our flexible MA programmes are taught by world-leading experts and bring together the study of literature, language, linguistics, theatre, film and creative writing.

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English literature

English Literature MA

Postgraduate taught

September 2026 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the breadth and depth of English literature through fiction, film, prose and creative writing. Focus on a particular time period, genre or theme on our flexible MA programme.

Funding available

Language and linguistics courses

Applied Linguistics MA

Postgraduate taught

September 2026 start
1 year Full-time

Share your love of language with some of the most enthusiastic experts in the world. Whether your interest in language and language teaching is professional or academic, this MA provides you with advanced training in the theory and techniques of applied linguistics. You also have the option to take our TESOL-specialist pathway, focusing on various aspects of the theory and practice of language teaching.

Funding available

School of English Postgraduate Scholarships

We're offering two scholarships worth £10,000 each for home fee-paying students starting a taught postgraduate course in the School of English in 2025.

Eligibility criteria and information on how to apply for a Ragdoll - School of English scholarship

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