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Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London: History of the Book
| Institution | Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London |
|---|---|
| Department | English Studies |
| Web | https://www.sas.ac.uk/institutes/institute-english-studies |
| sas.enquiries@london.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7862 8835 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The History of the Book studies the making, manufacturing, distribution and reading of books, and thus offers a unique way of understanding different literary, cultural, social, intellectual and technological processes in history. The subject extends to include newspapers, magazines, chapbooks, ephemera, digital text and all kinds of printed or written media. It also includes the manuscript book in all its forms from the pre-classical, classical and medieval periods.
The MA degree in the History of the Book is the oldest postgraduate programme in this growing area in the humanities. You'll study six taught modules and complete a dissertation of 15,000 words.
If you're interested in undertaking a larger independent research project, you can consider the MRes, which leads to an equivalent master’s qualification. You'll study three taught modules and complete a 30,000-word dissertation.
In this programme we explore the different material forms the book has taken over time, from clay tablets to computer screens. A research methodologies module introduces you to different approaches to the subject and the range of resources in the field.
Core modules provide a comprehensive overview of the book from the medieval period to the present day. Optional modules studied during the course of the year, or on the London Rare Books School, allow for in-depth analysis of the history of specific components of the book, such as bindings and book illustration, as well as focused modules on key topics, including textual editing, provenance in books and the history of reading.
There is an exciting opportunity to work as an intern in a special collections library or the London rare book trade. There are also a number of opportunities to experience the wider book world in London and beyond with visits to libraries, antiquarian bookshops and auction houses.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
Fees
| EU | 17430 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17430 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
Fees
| England | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8715 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8715 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
Fees
| EU | 17430 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7523 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17430 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal minimum entrance requirement for the MA is a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree, in any subject, from a university in the UK, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. |
| Location | Institute of English Studies Senate House Camden WC1H 7HU |
Fees
| England | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3762 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8715 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8715 GBP for Year 1 |
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