MA English Literature
University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester
Course overview
The course pushes the boundaries of the discipline, providing opportunities to enjoy a thought-provoking mix of literary materials and approaches to understanding them. You will engage with the ideas of the most exciting critical thinkers in contemporary cultural debates. Throughout the MA course your study is backed up by a module in Research Methods, which provides a basis for your advanced learning, your assessments in each module and your dissertation – an extended piece of work on the text(s) or theme of your choice.
Within the department, staff and students form a community of learners who, together and independently, seek to generate and exchange knowledge. Over the duration of the course, you will develop your abilities in independent and critical learning, building your confidence and expertise progressively through independent and collaborative research, problem solving, and analysis, with the support of staff.
Key highlights
- Research Methods module underpins assessments and advanced study
- Dissertation on the text or theme of your choice
- Engage with leading thinkers in contemporary cultural debates
- Diverse mix of literary materials and critical approaches
- Develops independent and collaborative research, analysis and problem solving
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Editor
- Publishing assistant
- Secondary school English teacher
- Content writer
- Arts administrator
- Research assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9550 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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