Program Details

MA Literature allows you to focus on specialist interests, such as US literature or Shakespeare, or to sample different areas.
Location:
Colchester, United Kingdom
Program Type:
Full Degree
Degree Level:
Master
Specialty:
English

Program Overview

Program Description:
MA Literature is our flagship course. Two of your five modules are compulsory: The Study of Literature Today acts as an introduction to the study of literature at graduate level and as a focal point for all our students on this course, while Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Analysis offers essential training in the skills and methodology necessary to succeed at this, and higher, levels of graduate research. Beyond that, our course is characterised by a high degree of choice, with room for you to focus on specialist interests, such as US literature or Shakespeare, or to sample from different areas. You graduate with textual and analytical skills that are relevant to a wide range of future careers.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:
Postgraduate study qualification from the University of Essex.
Financial Aid:
No
Requirements:
A good Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area.
International Requirements:
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.