English Studies Contemporary Writing
Queen Mary University of LondonProgram Overview
The English Studies Contemporary Writing at Queen Mary University of London 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 English Studies Contemporary Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Studies Contemporary Writing 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
- Writing and the Present
- Resources for Research
- Researching Modern Culture
- African Literary and Textual Cultures
- Benjamin and Adorno
- Imagining the Modern Caribbean
- Imagining South Asia and its Diaspora
- J. M. Coetzee: In the Provinces of History
- Literature, Science and Technology
- Narrative, Poetry and Storytelling in the 21st Century
- Peripheral Modernities
- Postcolonialism, Language and Identity
- The State of the Novel
- Writing the East End
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
Most applicants will have an undergraduate degree with a first or good upper second class honours (or the equivalent) in English or such related fields as history, cultural studies and media studies. Where a North American marking scheme is used, applicants should have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5.
Promising applicants who do not meet the formal academic criteria but who possess relevant credentials and who can demonstrate their ability to produce written work at masters level will also be considered. Applicants may be invited to interview or asked to submit examples of written and/or creative work. We welcome applications from mature and non-traditional students.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Mary University of London 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 Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
