MA Masters by Research English
Attendance
Full-time, Part-time
Full-time – one year
Part-time – two years
At a glance
About this course
You work towards the submission of a 30,000 word dissertation, on a topic agreed between you and your supervisor. The topic can be in English literature (early modern period to the present), English language, critical theory or a combination of these.
The English department has expertise in the
• Renaissance period
• C18-C19
• modernism/realism/postmodernism
• critical and literary theory
• linguistics, language and literature
• women’s writing – across these periods
• literary and critical theory
You are assigned a supervisor who guides you through the course, including providing the necessary research tools and skills. Initial discussion between you and your supervisor establishes the focus and scope of the topic, and confirms the research questions to be addressed.
The supervisor helps you to conduct a literature survey, and engage with theoretical, methodological and critical issues relating to the topic.
Associated careers
The Master by Research can be continuing professional development for those in teaching, media and journalism, marketing, editing and publishing, and provides an established route into taking on a PhD.
Course content
• research skills • 30,000 word dissertation
Assessment
30,000 word dissertation
Entry requirements
Typically an English undergraduate degree of 2.1 or higher. Those with related undergraduate degrees of 2.1 or higher are considered on individual merit.
A research proposal needs to be submitted.
If English is not your first language you typically need a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 and to submit a sample of written, critical work.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course
International students
2013/14 academic year
£10,980 for the course
2014/15 academic year
£11,250 for the course
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form