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MRes English Literary Research

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    MRes 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

The course is designed to provide you with the independence of a research degree with some of the guidance of a taught Masters. You will learn about approaches to the study of literature, and will have the opportunity to study authors, literary movements, themes or critical ideas in depth.

Studying alongside our team of academics you will become embedded in our research culture.  You will learn about approaches to the study of literature and will have the opportunity to study authors, literary movements, themes or critical ideas in depth.

The course has been designed to provide you with the independence of a research degree with some of the guidance of a taught master’s. Central to the course is the dissertation, which allows you to explore, in detail, your area of literary interest. You will take part in one-to-one tutorials and the supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.

Within the course, you will take part in student-led symposia.  These will give you the opportunity to present and exchange ideas on other students’ work.  These sessions lead to a study proposal that gives a detailed description of the dissertation topic.  The symposia encourage discussion, cooperation and the sharing of problems and solutions.

Entry Requirements

  • A good honours degree (minimum 2.2) in English or a related subject
  • We are pleased to consider any literary topic but applicants are advised to email us in advance so we can match your interest with staff expertise.
  • Prospective students are required to submit a 400 word outline of their proposed topic at the time of application
  • An interview.

Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience.

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

This course will help you to develop a broad range of skills transferable to many job roles. Recent graduates have pursued a range of careers (including teaching) or have gone onto doctoral or postdoctoral research.

The course offers a range of professional and training opportunities as part of the Symposia module, including optional placements.

Module Details

  • Core module -Theoretical Approaches (30 credit points)
  • The Symposia (30 credit points)
  • Dissertation (120 credit points)

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