PostgraduatePart-time

MA English Literature | Part-time

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Languages and Literatures
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall

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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. Embark on this interdisciplinary MA that studies literature in its diverse forms as a way of exploring complex questions about what it means to be human Enjoy a thematic approach to study, based around ideas of place, mobility, bodies and objects Explore an eclectic range of texts, periods, theories and genres within these broad themes Join a supportive research culture and work alongside emerging and established scholars at the cutting-edge of their subject Benefit from a valuable foundation for progression to doctoral research and many other careers in the cultural and heritage industries 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: Place and Mobilities examine the way space structures our thinking about literature and culture, rethinking terms such as locality and environment, nation and world Objects and Bodies address ongoing debates about the body in history and, more recently, emerging theories of the relation between humans, animals, and things In all of these modules we explore a wide range of literature from the early modern period to the present, from Britain, America, Europe and beyond.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: literature, cultural history or related subject · or above
Other conditionsinterview · …asked to provide a sample of written work and invited to attend an interview.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall

IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved

Fees

UK students: £51 per credit

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Academic

Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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