Master in English Literature

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

Taught in English
No application fee

Introduction

Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, is a research-led institution with a large and diverse student community. The university combines strong academic programs across sciences, humanities, engineering and health with active research centers and partnerships. International students are well represented on campus, which promotes a global learning environment and a broad range of student services to support academic success and personal development.

Students at Newcastle benefit from modern facilities, industry connections and opportunities for practical learning through placements and research projects. The university emphasizes employability and supports career preparation with dedicated services, internships and links to regional and national employers. Academic staff work closely with students to foster applied skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Newcastle upon Tyne offers an energetic city life, affordable living compared with larger UK cities and excellent transport links to the rest of the country. International students can enjoy cultural events, a welcoming local community and opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. For those seeking a research-active university with strong student support and clear pathways into professional life, Newcastle University is a compelling choice.

About the Program

Our English Literature MLitt allows you to work around your own research interests. It will prepare you for further research within and beyond academia. Our English Literature MLitt is an individually tailored research Master's degree. It contains some taught modules, some independently conducted research assignments and a larger research dissertation at the end. The topics are chosen by you, in consultation with your supervisor. The course is taught by small teams of research specialists clustered in the following research areas: - medieval and early modern literature - 18th-century and romantic - Victorian literature - modernism - postcolonial and black Atlantic literature - American literature - children’s literature - medical humanities - poetry criticism - scholarly editing and animating text - theatre and performance Find out more about our Literature staff and their specialisms. How to apply

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