Sorry to jump in here but some unis at least do want or prefer a related undergrad degree to study a Masters in English Lit. I've searched for a few at random:

Durham: You will normally require an English or English-related Honours degree (at least a 2:1 or equivalent) from a recognised university.

Queen Mary: 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.

Brunel: A UK first or second class (2:1) Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a related discipline.

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username738914

Original post by jelly1000

Fair enough

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scrawlx101

Original post by Princepieman

Dunno where you're looking, all of the courses I've seen say 'UK Bachelors degree' with no mention of subject.

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examples?

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username738914

Original post by scrawlx101

examples?

Normally a 2:1,*preferably in English, although other subjects are considered.*
Read more at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/english/english-ma/#vvQxbVWeIZATbQ0B.99

2.1 (Upper 2nd class hons degree from British University or international equivalent) - Notts, Eng Lit

Applicants should have a first or 2.1 degree (or equivalent) and will be asked as part of the application procedure to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). In exceptional cases, students with a proven commitment to creative writing but no first degree may also be admitted. - Surrey, Creative Writing

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