Benefits of this course
Our distinctive degree enables you to combine literary scholarship with related subjects including professional and creative writing.
By graduation you will be a versatile researcher, an effective communicator and a reflective learner. You will have subject-specific transferable skills which can be applied in the workplace.
We hope you will take forward and champion our conviction that English makes a significant contribution to cultural life across the world.
Award
You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
Who is this course for?
Our English MA will appeal if you have an academic background in any aligned discipline and wish to develop advanced skills at postgraduate level.
You can focus on English Literature or combine English Literature with Creative Writing, Publishing or both. We aim to give you academic and transferable skills to prepare you for working life or further study.
Structure
Master of Arts (MA)
Duration:
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Full-time: 1 year
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Part-time: 2 years
Total credits: 180
Modules:
Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.
Modules
Made up of:
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Core modules (30 credits)
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Core elective modules: (45 credits)
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Optional modules (45 credits)
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Dissertation (60 credits)
The 45 optional credits can be selected from the elective and/ or remaining core elective modules.
Elective modules are subject to achieving sufficient numbers in order to run. Some electives may not run.
