Study MA English Literature at University of Reading in the UK, English Literature

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our MA English Literature presents students with an exciting range of topics and periods, from the Renaissance stage to minority literatures in contemporary Britain.Come to the University of Reading to study a master's in English Literature. We are ranked joint 100th in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.The University of Reading is 6th in the UK for research outputs in English Language and Literature (Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 – English Language and Literature, when scoring by GPA Output).We deploy our distinctive research strengths, and our world-leading literary collections, to produce a degree that embodies the best of contemporary, critical and archival work. The Department’s research widely supports all the teaching on the MA, from Medieval to Contemporary Literature, including postcolonial and world literatures.

Which department am I in?

English Literature

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£26,450.00 (US$ 34,158) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Application deadline

01/07/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£26,450.00 (US$ 34,158) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally a first class undergraduate honours degree or second class undergraduate honours degree with at least a 2:1 in 50% of your final year modules – or equivalent from a university outside the UK – in an appropriate subject.

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