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English at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

Join a research community with a strong commitment to good supervision and diversity of thought. We have expertise in all literary periods from the medieval to the present day, as well as creative writing.

Assessment method

Progression reviews at fixed points during candidature, thesis and viva voce (oral exam).


How to apply

International applicants

English language: Band E, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

Entry requirements

"You'll need to have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree and a master's at merit level, or equivalent qualification, in English literature or creative writing. If you do not have a master's degree, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate: outstanding undergraduate performance including evidence of your preparedness for research (e.g. first class honours in a relevant subject with 75% or more in the dissertation) have a very strong research proposal have other appropriate qualifications"


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

English at University of Southampton - UCAS