English at Leeds
Study your English Masters at Leeds
Study at a world top 100 university and graduate after one year.
Discover our coursesBrontë International Scholarship
The Brontë International Scholarship celebrates Yorkshire’s rich literary heritage and the University’s association with the Brontës, All eligible offer holders will be automatically considered.
Find out moreChoose Leeds for your English Masters degree
With Masters courses spanning many different specialisms, the School of English is the ideal place to take your studies further.
You will deepen your subject knowledge while developing transferable skills that employers look for.
The University’s Careers Service offers careers support, access to professional development resources and employer recruitment events aimed at postgraduate students.
Leeds is ranked 5th in the UK for graduate recruitment (Graduate Market in 2022, High Fliers Research).
The University offers a range of Masters funding to help support you during your time studying with us.
About the University of Leeds
Located in Northern England, Leeds is one of the largest universities in the UK. We have more than 38,000 students currently enrolled from over 170 countries, making our single-site campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in the UK.
Leeds, located equidistant between London and Edinburgh, is the 2nd largest business centre in the UK after London and one of the most popular student cities in the UK.
Leeds city centre is a short walk from our single-site campus and is home to an abundance of cultural offerings, an ever-growing retail and restaurant scene, sporting events and transport connections to the rest of Yorkshire, the UK and the rest of the world.
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Top 35
most international university in the world
Times Higher Education (2020)
54th
in the world for Arts and Humanities
QS World Rankings by Subject 2022
32nd
in the world for English Language and Literature
QS World Rankings by Subject 2022
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MA English Literature
Discover the incredible diversity of English literature throughout history and around the globe with this broad and varied Masters degree.
More on MA English LiteratureMA Creative Writing and Critical Life
Develop your creative writing skills and engage with a variety of literary genres as both a critical reader and a creative practitioner.
More on MA Creative Writing and Critical LifeMA Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Studies
Examine postcolonial societies and cultures from a broad range of perspectives and take advantage of opportunities to pursue your personal interests,
More on MA Postcolonial Literary and Cultural StudiesHeedrinaa's perspective
"The degree I am studying has helped me to look at contemporary literature from a wider perspective. It has diversified my thinking, which is a necessity for literature students."
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Our overseas office in New Delhi can support you throughout the application process, providing advice and assistance with your application to study at Leeds. We also work with agents across India who can provide you with comprehensive support to apply to Leeds.
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The Parkinson Building_amp_nbsp;is the main entrance to the University of Leeds and a grade II listed building._amp_nbsp;Parkinson Tower is often lit up to mark events including Leeds Light Night, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBT+ History Month.
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The Great Hall is where your graduation ceremony will take place _amp_ndash; a grand setting to celebrate your academic achievement.
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Beech Grove Plaza_amp_nbsp;is known for the _amp_lsquo;Sign for Art_amp_rsquo; sculpture which represents the British Sign Language symbol for _amp_lsquo;art_amp_rsquo; and was created by artist Keith Wilson in 2014. It_amp_nbsp;is one of over 15 sculptures on campus that make up our public art trail._amp_nbsp;
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We work with representatives worldwide who can provide you with comprehensive support with your application to study at Leeds. You can also arrange a meeting with University of Leeds International Office experts.
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Admissions team
Email our admissions team if you have any questions about applying to Leeds.
Contact: pgtenglish@leeds.ac.uk
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