Overview

Throughout the English programme from the University of Cambridge you'll get an introduction to different types of writing, prose, fiction, drama and poetry, as well as the chance to specialise and develop your own interests.

Career opportunities:

When you graduate, you'll have a variety of transferable skills that employers are looking for. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a range of different career options.

In recent years, our English graduates have gone on to successful careers in:

academia
publishing
teaching
journalism
theatre and film
the charity sector
civil service
law
finance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Criticism and Critical Practice

Early Medieval Literature and its Contexts 1066-1350

English Literature and its Contexts 1500-1700

English Literature and its Contexts 1660-1870

English Literature and its Contexts 1830-1945

English Literature and its Contexts 1870-Present

Chaucer

Medieval English Literature 1066–1500: The Medieval Supernatural

Material Renaissance

Lyric

Modernism and the Short Story

The Ethical Imagination

American Literature

Postcolonial and Related Literatures

History and Theory of Literary Criticism

Literature and Visual Culture

Contemporary Writing in English

Early Modern Drama 1588-1642

Special Period of English Literature 1847-72

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to take the pre-interview written assessment

Candidates academic record and forecast grades in school-leaving examinations

We accept a wide variety of qualifications from all over the world and expect students to be achieving the highest grades – most successful applicants ultimately exceed the conditions of their offer.
Check your country/region page to ensure your qualifications are considered suitable preparation for entry to Cambridge. In addition to those qualifications listed in the pages, typical offer levels for a range of qualifications, including the European Baccalaureate, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate, can be found in the main entrance requirements section. Please note that International AS and A Levels (offered by Cambridge International, Oxford AQA or Pearson Edexcel) are recognised as equivalent to UK Board GCE AS and A Levels.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29052 GBP / year

≈ 29052 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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