Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

Where English is not a first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved.

Where English is not a first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved. Offerings: All

Applicants for the MA in English Literature will normally be considered in the light of their ability to meet the following criteria: Students should normally have a good first degree(2:1 or above) in a literature, cultural history or related subject. Appropriate indicators will include: two references and academic transcripts or their equivalent. Samples of written work and / or an interview may also be requested. The student must demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark on the programme (including the required linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within the required time limits. Students should provide evidence, in the view of the assessors, of the learning capability, study opportunity, and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. The programme of study offers the student the opportunity to develop their personal and professional skills to an appropriate level and the School of Humanities and Social Science is able to provide appropriate supervision and facilities for their chosen programme of work. Although most applicants will be graduates, the fact that candidates may not have a degree is not necessarily a bar to entry. Non-standard applications will be considered and subject to an interview with two members of the department and will ensure accessibility and inclusivity. Mature entry. In exceptional circumstances applications by mature applicants, practitioners or workers in cultural industries without sufficient formal qualifications for entry will be considered and will be subject to interview with two members of the department. We accept candidates who are able to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Each application is considered by two programme tutors including the Programme Leader for MA in English Literature. Where English is not a first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved with a score of 7 for written work.

Applicants for the MA in English Literature will normally be considered in the light of their ability to meet the following criteria: Students should normally have a good first degree(2:1 or above) in a literature, cultural history or related subject. Appropriate indicators will include: two references and academic transcripts or their equivalent. Samples of written work and / or an interview may also be requested. The student must demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark on the programme (including the required linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within the required time limits. Students should provide evidence, in the view of the assessors, of the learning capability, study opportunity, and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. The programme of study offers the student the opportunity to develop their personal and professional skills to an appropriate level and the School of Humanities and Social Science is able to provide appropriate supervision and facilities for their chosen programme of work. Although most applicants will be graduates, the fact that candidates may not have a degree is not necessarily a bar to entry. Non-standard applications will be considered and subject to an interview with two members of the department and will ensure accessibility and inclusivity. Mature entry. In exceptional circumstances applications by mature applicants, practitioners or workers in cultural industries without sufficient formal qualifications for entry will be considered and will be subject to interview with two members of the department. We accept candidates who are able to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Each application is considered by two programme tutors including the Programme Leader for MA in English Literature. Where English is not a first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved with a score of 7 for written work. Offerings: All

Identify and develop an appropriate theoretical and contextual framework to apply to a designated topic of enquiry;

Demonstrate awareness of recent advanced critical and theoretical debates in the subject area, and show how they apply to the material under consideration;

Show an ability to learn, reflect on learning and development and to solve problems at postgraduate level.

Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, making judgments and communicating conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences;

Deploy an effective methodology and a range of analytical skills to produce complex, sophisticated and sensitive readings of literary and cultural texts.

Make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations;

Skilfully situate a range of textual material within relevant literary and historical frameworks commensurate with postgraduate level study;

Evaluate advanced and cutting-edge critical research and scholarship in literary studies and cognate disciplines;

Exercise initiative and individual responsibility;

Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, acting autonomously in planning and implementing tasks;

Present research finding in a scholarly format that is appropriate to postgraduate standards in the subject area;

Conduct independent and advanced forms of research, applying an appropriate methodology for a designated project at postgraduate level;

Course Catalogue

English Literature - 36048 - MA