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Full time | City Campus (Wolverhampton) | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

English Language

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why choose this course?

The MA English course provides a stimulating intellectual environment that will enable you to build upon the interests and skills you acquired at undergraduate level.

You will be taught by recognised leaders in their fields who are also dedicated teachers. In the UK’s 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) to assess research quality, 92% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

The course features core modules in both advanced critical theory and research methodologies that will enhance your abilities in academic research, writing, and presentation, enabling you to meet the standards demanded by employers throughout your professional life.

A distinctive themed focus on authors and their works from the medieval period to the present day from a variety of critical perspectives.

Interdisciplinary connections across genres and media, including film, the visual arts, and popular culture;

Skills training in research methods, critical theory, and scholarly writing;

Teaching and supervision in a friendly, supportive environment by leading experts in their fields;

Membership of a thriving postgraduate research community in the Humanities

Ideal for both career development and preparation for research degrees

What's unique about this course?

In the UK’s 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) to assess research quality, 92% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Learning and teaching takes place through lectures and mini-lectures, seminars, seminar presentations, and research exercises.

MA English qualification is a source of continuing professional development for individuals already engaged in professions such as teaching, journalism and careers within local government and the public sector.

Modules

This module will train students in accessing, evaluating and applying information from a range of research resources including archives, databases, bibliographies, academic journals and other publications. It will ensure students adopt a systematic and detailed use of academic conventions in presenting their work to a standard appropriate for publication.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,815

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,950

Entry requirements

You need a degree classification of 2:2 or above in the area of Art History, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, English Literature (or Language), History, Media, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies or any degree subject area with a degree classification of 2:1 or above. An International recognised degree with a classification of 2:2 or above in the area of Art History, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, English (Language or Literature), History, Media, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.

University information

The University of Wolverhampton is a fantastic place for postgraduate study, putting students firmly first, and encouraging them to “Be who you want to be.” To discover what that means for each student, the university provides the guidance, facilities and expertise needed, including: High-quality education and training World-leading research (REF2021) Excellent student support Opportunities for social mobility (Higher Education...more