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MA English
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Objectives
Future Prospects: - The course will be particularly relevant to secondary and further education, writers and journalists, librarians, archivists and curators - Encouraging the development of personal and academic competencies, such as those required for effective information handling, analysis and presentation of findings, the course also offers a sound basis for doctoral research
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Entry requirements
- You are required to have a good Honours degree in a relevant subject - You should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
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Academic title
MA English
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Course description
Program Summary:
- The MA Humanities/Social Sciences provides a general framework within which students can pursue specialist pathways of study in History, Film Studies, Conflict Studies, Voluntary and Public Sectors: Policy and Practice, or in this case, English
- By agreement with your course tutor, it is possible to study a combination of modules from other pathway routes
- English consists of a broad range of modules, devised and taught by experts in their field, examining a number of key areas and issues in contemporary English studies
- Course content is broad in scope, but study is in-depth and informed by the latest research and scholarship
- It will provide you with an integrated approach to advanced literature and language studies, although no previous familiarity with language studies is assumed
- The application of methods and theories relevant to English studies is a key feature of the programme
- For your independent research, we can offer supervision in most areas of English and American literature and culture
- Explore your interests supported by expert staff and excellent resources
- You will experience a variety of teaching methods with a high level of input from students on the course
- Assessment is largely by coursework, essays and presentations
Typical Modules May Include:
- Author Study*
- Feminism and Fiction*
- Independent Study Dissertation
- Research Methods
- Romanticism*
- Shakespeare on Film*
- Text and Context*
*Normally only three of these modules will be available during any two-year period
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