Course summary
This course provides a flexible structure to support you in developing an individual research specialism in either English Language, English Literature or History. The curriculum enables you to explore your independent research goals in each module, with research methodology taught alongside supervised subject-specific research. Designed to develop your skills in a step-by-step approach, the course culminates in an extended piece of writing in your chosen area. Our staff are renowned for their research and we can supervise areas such as:
- English Language – Global Englishes and sociolinguistics
- English Literature – digital humanities; adaptation studies; Shakespeare; Medieval and Renaissance studies; Romantic and Victorian literature; Modernist studies; contemporary literature; American literature; and history of the book
- History - War, Conflict and Peace; Migration history; Visual History; Heritage and Public History; Sport and Leisure History
- Tailor the curriculum to your own specialist research interests and receive expert teaching and supervision from leading scholars who have national and international reputations for their expertise.
- Benefit from both collaborative teaching and individual learning experiences and receive personalised feedback to help you to reach your independent research goals.
- Practical training in presenting work, research and organising a conference gives you real-world skills for a career in teaching, publishing, research, media or event management.
- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Assessment method
At the start of the course you will be supported to develop your own research area and this specialist topic will provide the focus for all assessments. The taught modules will develop your practical skills in research to prepare you for your final dissertation and will consist mostly of tutorials and seminars, in which you will collaborate with students from across the cohort. There is a mix of assessments to enable you to display your skills and knowledge in a variety of ways. These include a research poster, essay, case study analysis, conference presentation, reflective essay, research proposal (including an annotated bibliography), and a dissertation. You will have the opportunity to tailor your assessments to your chosen area of research specialism and your strengths. Contact hours In Blocks 1 and 3 you will attend an average of 4 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, including seminars and tutorials, and will be expected to undertake 30-40 hours of independent study each week. Blocks 2 and 4-6 will be predominantly self-directed (including meetings with your supervisor), during which you can expect to undertake between 35 and 40 hours of independent study each week.
Entry requirements
You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in a relevant subject area. We encourage and welcome applications from applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9435 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9435 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9435 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9435 | Year 1 |
| International | £15800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH