English Literature MA by Research: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Birmingham, UK

English Literature MA by Research

UK

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What will I learn?

Course overview Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. At Birmingham, our research interests span medieval to modernism, digital cultures and the future of fiction. Receive expert supervision and develop your specialist knowledge. We’re a leading centre in the study of English Literature and Culture. Our award-winning academic researchers explore texts and ideas that span seven centuries and thousands of literary works, from medieval poems to twenty-first century digital media. Course highlights At Birmingham, you won't be alone in your research. You'll be part of a thriving postgraduate research community in the Department of English Literature. There are lots of activities to take part in - from talks organised by our research centres to postgraduate reading groups. Benefit from our world-class library resources, including the University’s Main Library and rare manuscripts and archives at the Cadbury Research Library. Be part of a city that loves literature as much as you do – attend literature festivals and events and discover Europe’s largest regional library in Birmingham city centre. Study on campus or from anywhere in the world by distance learning.

Which department am I in?

Department of English Literature

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,390.00 (25,48,486) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,390.00 (25,48,486) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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