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Philosophy and Literature - 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.

Overview

This degree offers specialist interdisciplinary study within Philosophy and English Studies. It brings together modules addressing the interrelations between literary practice and philosophical perspectives.

Programme Content

All our Humanities MLitt degrees have a common structure of 60 (4 x 15) credits of:

Plus one module taken from each of English Studies and Philosophy. For more information on the modules and the current list of choices, visit the course website.

Students go on to undertake a dissertation, which can be in either English or Philosophy, or of an interdisciplinary nature.

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.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment includes essays, skills tests, a presentation and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

Students will normally be expected to have an honours degree, at first class or upper second level.

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.

Contacts

Programme Officers

Dr Jodi-Anne George (English)
School of Humanities
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 384 533 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 533 (from outside the UK)

Email: j.a.george@dundee.ac.uk
Prof James Williams (Philosophy)
School of Humanities
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 384 208 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 208 (from outside the UK)

Email: j.r.williams@dundee.ac.uk