Study Literature in the United Kingdom

Literature in the United Kingdom by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within literature

Universities for literature in the United Kingdom

• The University of Edinburgh (8)
• University of York (7)
• Queen Mary University of London (6)
• Bath Spa University (6)
• University of East Anglia, Norwich (5)
• University of Birmingham, England (5)
• Aberystwyth University (5)
• King’s College London, England (5)
• University of Glasgow (4)
• University of Oxford (4)

Study Literature in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many literature programmes are there in the United Kingdom?

110 literature programmes at 45 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a literature degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in the United Kingdom is 32,486 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,842 USD and 36,465 USD per year.

Can I study literature in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the literature programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (110 of 110).

Are any of these literature programmes available online?

5 of the 110 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for literature in the United Kingdom?

PhD programmes, at a median of 26,958 USD per year, against 32,486 USD for master's programmes.