Students need to have: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in English Literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages; Masters degree or equivalent in English literature or literature in other languages, usually with an average of at least 65% for UK MAs. Students need to have an: IELTS Academic test (UKVI Approved) with an overall score of at least 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in each each element; or IELTS Academic test (Other Centres) with an overall score of at least 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in each each element; or Pearson PTE Academic with a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 58 in each component of the test; or ToEFL IBT with an overall score of at least 94, with a minimum of 20 in reading and listening, 21 in speaking and 24 in writing.