About the course

This course provides a flexible structure to support you in developing an individual research specialism in either English Language, English Literature or History. The curriculum enables you to explore your independent research goals in each module, with research methodology taught alongside supervised subject-specific research. Designed to develop your skills in a step-by-step approach, the course culminates in an extended piece of writing in your chosen area.

　　Our staff are renowned for their research and we can supervise areas such as:

　　English Language – Global Englishes and sociolinguistics

　　English Literature – digital humanities, adaptation studies, Shakespeare, Medieval and Renaissance studies, Romantic and Victorian literature, Modernist studies, contemporary literature, American literature, and history of the book

　　History - War, Conflict and Peace, Migration history, Visual History, Heritage and Public History, Sport and Leisure History

　　Duration: One year full-time. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£15,800

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Leicester
Autumn (October), 2024	Leicester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for De Montfort University

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor?s honours degree in a relevant subject area.

　　We encourage and welcome applications from applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

　　Study proposal

　　Applicants with relevant qualifications will be asked to provide a study proposal outlining the aspect of English Language, English Literature or History that you wish to focus on.

　　If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at De Montfort University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　601st / 1250

　　THE World ranking109th / 130

　　Complete University guide

　　

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.