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Kingston University: English Literature
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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Department | Humanities |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02033089932 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- As part of Kingston School of Art, students on this course benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged.
- Several modules are complemented by field trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres.*
- You will be assessed by both traditional and more innovative means, including critical essays, a dissertation, blogs, and multi-media presentations.
**About this course**
This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change. You will develop your understanding of literary and theoretical texts and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis. Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000 word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.
**Example modules**
- Transgression and Dissidence
- Sex and Text
- Trauma and Justice
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
*Students will be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We normally expect applicants to have a 2:2 or above honours degree in English literature or a related subject. We will consider non-standard entrants on an individual basis. You must also submit a 3,000-word piece of critical writing on a literary topic or work, and a personal statement (1,000 words). |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- As part of Kingston School of Art, students on this course benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged.
- Several modules are complemented by field trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres.*
- You will be assessed by both traditional and more innovative means, including critical essays, a dissertation, blogs, and multi-media presentations.
**About this course**
This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change. You will develop your understanding of literary and theoretical texts and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis. Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000 word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.
**Example modules**
- Transgression and Dissidence
- Sex and Text
- Trauma and Justice
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
*Students will be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | We normally expect applicants to have a 2:2 or above honours degree in English literature or a related subject. We will consider non-standard entrants on an individual basis. You must also submit a 3,000-word piece of critical writing on a literary topic or work, and a personal statement (1,000 words). |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- As part of Kingston School of Art, students on this course benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged.
- Several modules are complemented by field trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres.*
- You will be assessed by both traditional and more innovative means, including critical essays, a dissertation, blogs, and multi-media presentations.
**About this course**
This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change. You will develop your understanding of literary and theoretical texts and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis. Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000 word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.
**Example modules**
- Transgression and Dissidence
- Sex and Text
- Trauma and Justice
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
*Students will be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | We normally expect applicants to have a 2:2 or above honours degree in English literature or a related subject. We will consider non-standard entrants on an individual basis. You must also submit a 3,000-word piece of critical writing on a literary topic or work, and a personal statement (1,000 words). |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- As part of Kingston School of Art, students on this course benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged.
- Several modules are complemented by field trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres.*
- You will be assessed by both traditional and more innovative means, including critical essays, a dissertation, blogs, and multi-media presentations.
**About this course**
This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change. You will develop your understanding of literary and theoretical texts and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis. Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000 word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.
**Example modules**
- Transgression and Dissidence
- Sex and Text
- Trauma and Justice
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
*Students will be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | We normally expect applicants to have a 2:2 or above honours degree in English literature or a related subject. We will consider non-standard entrants on an individual basis. You must also submit a 3,000-word piece of critical writing on a literary topic or work, and a personal statement (1,000 words). |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– You will be taught by expert academics whose publications have been judged to be ‘world leading’ in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework assessment (2014).
– Several modules are complemented by field trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres.*
– You will be assessed by both traditional and more innovative means: critical essays, a dissertation, blogs, and multi-media presentations.
*Students will be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
About this course:
This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change.
You will develop your understanding of literary and theoretical texts and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis.
Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000 word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | -A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15400 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 9620 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9620 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9620 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9620 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– You will be taught by expert academics whose publications have been judged to be ‘world leading’ in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework assessment (2014).
– Several modules are complemented by field trips, such as to the British Library, museums and theatres.*
– You will be assessed by both traditional and more innovative means: critical essays, a dissertation, blogs, and multi-media presentations.
*Students will be required to cover additional costs, such as travel.
About this course:
This course focuses on literature that explores the limits of human experience and contravenes cultural boundaries. You will consider how writing has been a catalyst for social and political change.
You will develop your understanding of literary and theoretical texts and sharpen your skills of literary research, writing and analysis.
Option modules enable you to examine a range of contentious issues across historical periods and genres. Through a 15,000 word dissertation, you will research a subject of your choice, with support and supervision from a specialist member of staff.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | -A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8470 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 5291 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5291 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5291 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5291 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8470 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (148 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing …![endif]-->!--[if>
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