Course summary
The MA English Literature at Cardiff Met is a rewarding taught degree which takes you on an exhilarating literary journey from the sixteenth century to the present day. Taught by leading scholars, our MA draws on research expertise which ranges from Shakespeare to contemporary prize-winning authors. Our modules explore diverse literary forms and delve into subjects such as literary adaptation, the politics of genre fiction, the depiction of landscape, the representation of gender and sexuality, and the city as a literary space. English Literature content is supported by two skills modules, Research Methods and Literary and Critical Theory, which give you the tools needed to make the leap to postgraduate study and encourage your development as critical thinker and researcher. The dissertation gives you the flexibility to pursue your own research interests with the support and encouragement of a supervisor. The MA English Literature will provide you with opportunities to indulge your passion and expand your knowledge of literature across the centuries. The course aims to support you while you develop and hone your critical writing and research skills, all of which are transferable to a range of industries. You can study our MA for professional development purposes to enhance your career and to increase your employability in the creative arts, education, and heritage sectors. This postgraduate degree will also help you to specialise in an area of literary study which can pave the way for doctoral study. Our wider academic community is dynamic so you will also have the chance to take part in additional activities which can include, but are not limited to, open mics, guest speakers, writing retreats, archive and museum visits, poetry readings and more. The MA English Literature is designed to be inclusive and flexible. It can be studied either full or part-time and classes are scheduled in the evenings and select weekends, allowing you to combine study with other commitments. You may also be interested in our MA Creative Writing or MA English Literature & Creative Writing programmes. Possible exit points - MA/PgD/PgC
Modules
Our modules are delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time. Your degree will total 180 credits: all modules are 20 credits, apart from the dissertation which is 60 credits. In any given year, four subject modules (subject to staff availability) will run in addition to Research Methods and Literary and Critical Theory. "Juvenile Trash": Rethinking Genre Fiction Literature and Landscapes Reading The City: From Modernism to the Twenty-First Century Adaptations, Transformations, Rejections Making Trouble: Gender and Sexuality in Literature Special Author Topic: The Writer and Their Work Literary and Critical Theory Research Methods Dissertation
Assessment method
We have a variety of approaches to assessment across the programme. The majority of your modules are assessed through the essay form, but other modes of assessment include blog posts, posters, and presentations. You will receive tutor support in class and through our VLE in order to prepare you for each assessment point. Each module embeds dedicated time to assessment and we offer students one-to-one tutorials both before submission and after to discuss feedback. There are a range of wider facilities and support services on offer to support your progress, including library resources which can be accessed online or on campus and the Academic Practice team.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants should usually have a 2.2 honours degree, in a relevant subject. Selection Procedure: You will be asked to submit an online application form. You may be asked to submit a sample of your academic work. Please check the required Compulsory Supporting Documents by visiting the Cardiff Met website. Applicants may be invited for interview via Teams or over the phone.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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