Taught entirely online, our MA in English Studies allows you to develop your knowledge of literature and literary linguistics from wherever you are in the world.
Course description
The English Studies MA course is taught completely online, so you can study while working, wherever you live. It’s one of the only distance learning MA courses to be offered by a leading Russell Group institution.
You’ll be supported by our expertise in areas including Renaissance literature, contemporary literatures and literary linguistics, deepening your knowledge of the field and preparing you for research study at PhD level, if that is your goal.
To support your learning you’ll have access to a range of electronic resources, including scholarly journals, ebooks, the online Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and Early English Books Online. Most class texts can be accessed electronically through the University libraries.
You’ll complete one 30-credit core module, optional modules worth 90 credits and a dissertation worth 60 credits.
The transferable skills you will develop through this MA will give you a wide variety of career options when you graduate. Many students on the MA English Studies have used the programme to help them develop in their existing careers, such as education.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
Core modules:
- Research Methods In English Studies
- Dissertation (MA in English Literature)
Optional modules may include:
- Writing Identities: Nation, Race, Empire
- Shakespeare and Early Women Dramatists
- Introduction to Literary Linguistics
All MA students can take optional modules from the online course, with the agreement of their course tutor.
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
2 years part-time
Teaching
This course is taught entirely online.
As part of the teaching component you’ll be set regular study tasks, which you’ll discuss online with your tutors and peers. You can post to discussion boards at any time within the duration of a task and tutors will give you regular feedback on your ideas.
Assessment
This MA uses a range of assessment types, including:
- Short written pieces derived from your online discussions
- Longer essays and projects
- Project proposals
- Reflective writing
- Dissertation
Entry requirements
At least a 2:1 honours degree in English literature, language, linguistics, or a related discipline (eg history, philosophy, modern languages).
Overall IELTS score of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £4,900
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £10,475
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
Monday 29 August 2022
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Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process.
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Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time)
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Applications close for September 2022 entry
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Monday 17 October 2022
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Last date to register for most courses
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