English Studies - MLitt

Snapshot

Length of study:	12 months full time 24 months part time
Start date:	September
Academic School:	School of Humanities
How to apply:	Apply online via UKPASS
Status:	This course is open for applications for September 2012.

Fees:

Academic Year	Home/EU	Overseas
2011-12	£3,400	£10,000
2012-13	£3,400	£10,500
2012-13	to be confirmed	to be confirmed

Context

This is one of over ten degree pathways offered in the Masters Programme in Humanities with Specialisation. Students on the Programme take some common modules, and are able to draw upon the research culture of the School of Humanities. All the core teaching is conducted 5.30-7.30pm to allow attendance by part-time and full-time students alike. Other classes are scheduled for the mutual convenience of staff and students.

Aims of the Programme

To provide a one-year training in literary and cultural research as a firm basis for proceeding to doctoral work
To provide a one-year taught postgraduate programme to suit individual student research interests and research needs
To enable completion of a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words: an independent piece of work based on primary texts and sources.

Programme Content

There are four core modules, worth 15 credits of:

Generic Skills
Theory in the Humanities I
Theory in the Humanities II
Theory in the Humanities III

Each students selects two modules (30 credits each) from large list available each year. For the current list, visit the course website.

Students go on to undertake a dissertation worth 60 credits.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is normally by extended essays for each module, with other forms of assessment for the Generic Skills module.

All students must attempt the dissertation. Students whose dissertation fails to satisfy the examiners will be awarded the PG Diploma, provided that the taught elements of the course have been successfully completed.

Entry Requirements

Students will normally be expected to have a 2:1 honours degree in English or a related discipline. Applicants with alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience may also be considered. Students should provide, along with their postgraduate application, copies of their degree transcript and, if applicable, a copy of their degree award certificate, two reference letters and written work in a subject relevant to literary study.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Humanities scholarships can be found on the School of Humanities scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Course Contact	Admissions Contact
Dr Jodi-Anne George Postgraduate Officer School of Humanities University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384533 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384533 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 386794 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 386794 (from outside the UK) Email: j.a.george@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk