Program Overview
The Victorian Studies at University of Leicester is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Victorian Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Victorian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Evolution and Entropy: Representations of the Sciences in Victorian Literature
- Charles Dickens
- The English Country House in Literature
- Vices and Virtues: Behaving and Misbehaving in British Society (Historical Studies)
- Women in Literature, Culture and Society, 1850-1900
- Narrative: Theories, Texts and Practices
- Literature and Culture in 1859
- Understanding English and Welsh Communities and Cultures, 1800-2000 (Historical Studies)
- The Brontes
- Anglo-Jewish Literature and Culture
- Modern Regional Cultures: Approaches and Skills
- Modern Regional Societies
- Managing Knowledge: Dictionaries and Ideology
- Victorian Lives: Life-writing in the Victorian Period
- Bibliography, Research Methods and Writing Skills (Core)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry Requirements
- 2:1 honours degree in a related area (or equivalent).
- You will be asked to provide a personal statement (up to 500 words) as part of your application, explaining why you have chosen this course.
- You may also be asked to submit a short essay, for which questions will be provided.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months