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Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture at University of York - UCAS

University of York

Degree level: Postgraduate

Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture (Taught)

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Course summary

This course enables students to develop an understanding of: the engagement of modern writing with a range of cultural issues; the cultural meanings and associations of important developments in literary technique in the 20th-century; the development of ‘modernity’ in association with particular genres and writers; some of the ways in which modern historical and technological development affected notions of writing the importance of political movements such as feminism and the formation of gay identities to modern writing.

Modules

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-modern-contemporary-literature-culture/#course-content

Assessment method

Four assessed essays of approximately 4,500 words each. A 15,000-20,000 word dissertation, written in consultation with a supervisor on an agreed topic.


How to apply

International applicants

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/

Entry requirements

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-modern-contemporary-literature-culture/#entry


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £5295 Year 1
EU £11950 Year 1
England £5295 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5295 Year 1
Scotland £5295 Year 1
Wales £5295 Year 1
Channel Islands £5295 Year 1
International £11950 Year 1

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

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/

Sponsorship information

A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.

Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture at University of York - UCAS