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MA - Master of Arts
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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MA - Master of Arts
Mount Pleasant Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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About this course
MA English Literature at LJMU offers you the opportunity to pursue advanced study, at the leading edges of the subject, within a vibrant community of scholars.
The course explores the deeper potential of that most eclectic and interdisciplinary of subjects and extends your reading and research into exciting new areas. You will master skills of research, analysis, argument and writing that are both a vital preparation for doctoral research and highly valued by employers.
The MA English Literature is designed to help you think critically about the role of literature in history and explore some of the new directions scholars in English are taking.
The programme consists of a series of modules each within a theme that highlights key approaches and issues in contemporary literary studies:
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Applicants for the MA in English Literature will normally be considered in the light of their ability to meet the following criteria: Students should normally have a good first degree(2:1 or above) in a literature, cultural history or related subject. Appropriate indicators will include: two references and academic transcripts or their equivalent. Samples of written work and / or an interview may also be requested. The student must demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark on the programme (including the required linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within the required time limits. Students should provide evidence, in the view of the assessors, of the learning capability, study opportunity, and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. The programme of study offers the student the opportunity to develop their personal and professional skills to an appropriate level and the School of Humanities and Social Science is able to provide appropriate supervision and facilities for their chosen programme of work. Although most applicants will be graduates, the fact that candidates may not have a degree is not necessarily a bar to entry. Non-standard applications will be considered and subject to an interview with two members of the department and will ensure accessibility and inclusivity. Mature entry. In exceptional circumstances applications by mature applicants, practitioners or workers in cultural industries without sufficient formal qualifications for entry will be considered and will be subject to interview with two members of the department. We accept candidates who are able to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Each application is considered by two programme tutors including the Programme Leader for MA in English Literature.
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£4,199 per year
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Part-time per credit: £46.65.
£19,000 per year
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