menu icon
Book your open day visit nowClick to book open day

Different course options

Full time | Parkgate Road Campus | 1 year | OCT

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

English Language

Course type

Research

Course Summary

If you have an exciting idea for a research topic in English Literature and/or Language, this is an excellent opportunity.

Course overview

The MRes in English is designed to allow you to develop and complete an independent research project in English Literature and/or Language, with the support of a well-qualified supervisor. An initial Research Methods module will ensure that you have the necessary skills to advance to the dissertation.

Why study this course with us?

Your supervisor will be part of a team of active researchers, with a specialism in the field you wish to pursue, and therefore well-placed to help you shape your project. You will also be joining a dynamic community of postgraduate researchers in the Department of English and Faculty of Arts and Humanities. While you will be developing as an autonomous and independent researcher, the Department recognises the importance of academic guidance and pastoral care, and offers a supportive and creative environment in which to learn and study.

Teaching methods

While the MRes requires substantial independent study, you will be expected to have regular meetings with your supervisor, attend research skills training events in the Department and the Faculty, and use the online Postgraduate Research Development tools. You will also be expected to attend postgraduate and staff research seminars.

Assessment

You will be assessed through coursework - for example book reviews, annotated bibliographies, essays, reports, presentations - and a dissertation.

Job prospects

The MRes is an ideal pathway to PhD for those who are considering a future career in academia, but the strengths developed during the degree, such as advanced communication, analytical, and research skills, will be attractive to employers in a wide range of fields.

Modules

All students will produce a 28,000-word literature and/or language dissertation (options available) inspired in different ways by an aspect of English studies, and supported by the English Department's literary and language specialisms. In researching their dissertations, students will spend time working in archives, libraries and other repositories. An appropriate supervisor will be assigned to each student, from either a literature and/or language background, and their guidance, advice and support will be given through regular one-to-one tutorials and email contact. The supervisor will provide considerable academic and practical assistance; however, the dissertation will be the result of the student's own independent research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,644

Entry requirements

Applicants normally require a 2:1 honours degree in English Literature, English Language, or English Literature and Language, but consideration will be given to those who hold a lower classification who can demonstrate they are capable of performing at the level required to complete the course successfully. Applicants are subject to written application, research proposal, evidence of written work, references, and interview.