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MA Literary Studies (Welsh Writing in English)

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    MA 1 year full-time

Course Description

Our MA in Literary Studies via the Welsh Writing in English pathway offers students a dynamic engagement with the anglophone literature of Wales in its various cultural contexts. By familiarizing you with critical debates and theory related to this distinguished body of writing, you will acquire the necessary skills to conduct your own independent research. Our enthusiastic and committed staff will guide your studies. Aberystwyth is at the heart of new developments in the study of Welsh Writing in English, and students on this MA will be ideally placed to engage with the major preoccupations of this vibrant literary tradition. You will also have free access to both the university’s superb library and information technology resources and to the unrivalled collections of the National Library of Wales, a hub of source material for Wales.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2.2 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 56.5 or above in a relevant subject area, plus the relevant application documentation and a sample of work. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our website.

In addition to completing the standard university application package, candidates are asked by the Department to supply the following supplementary documents:

  • A letter of application (1 side of A4) explaining why you want to enrol on the course.
  •  A representative sample of work, written during the past three years, of no more than 3000 words. You are allowed to send work submitted as part of a previous degree. 

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For details of fees, please view this page: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/fees-finance/all-fees/

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