- Broaden and deepen your critical engagement with English and American literature and its contexts.
- Study at a top five UK university for American Studies (Complete University Guide 2022).
- Access the exclusive Special Collections of The John Rylands Library, which holds one of the world's largest William Caxton collections, Shakespeare's First Folio and the original archives of Elizabeth Gaskell and Ted Hughes.
- Explore a wide range of cultural assets in Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature.
MA English Literature and American Studies at The University of Manchester
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MA English Literature and American Studies at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester offers the Master of MA English Literature and American Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Manchester, United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for ma english literature and american studies and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 38,184 / year, and the next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.
About MA English Literature and American Studies
Our MA English and American Studies postgraduate taught course prepares you for further research in the discipline while also broadening and deepening your critical engagement with English and American literature and culture.
The structure of the course is flexible, which means you can choose to combine your interests in English and American literature and culture, or focus exclusively on English Literature.
Our department provides vibrant research environment with close links to the Centre for New Writing, involvement in the Manchester Literature Festival and access to the world-class John Rylands Library.
While this course offers you a range of units that are chronologically or geographically specific, all are informed by recent theoretical and historical developments that allow you to think about categories like literature, culture and history in nuanced and fresh ways.
Disciplines
Master of Arts (MA)
Requirements and Admission Criteria for MA English Literature and American Studies at The University of Manchester
Entry Requirements
We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 5.5
- TOEFLMin 72
English Program Requirements
We will only consider a minimum overall grade of 7.0 in IELTS with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.
If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the required standard.
Please note that this course does not make conditional offers on completing a pre-sessional course. You must already meet the minimum requirements as outlined above or your application will be rejected.
Career Opportunities after Completing MA English Literature and American Studies
Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of their course, many English postgraduates go on or return to jobs as teachers or librarians, continue their research, or go on to academic jobs.
Career paths are extremely varied, and other English postgraduates go on or return to careers in law, publishing and retailing, as well as into many other fields.
Read more about our graduate career destinations.
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
38,184 / year
MA English Literature and American Studies at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester