University of Birmingham: Shakespeare Studies
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of English, Drama, and American and Canadian Studies |
| Web | http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme offers an unrivalled opportunity to study Shakespeare in the heart of his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Delivered by and taught at The Shakespeare Institute, it develops a critical but appreciative understanding of Shakespeare’s contribution to literary and theatrical history, and the place his works occupy in today’s cultural landscape.
It provides you with a rigorous and wide-ranging knowledge of approaches to the study of Shakespeare, with emphasis on criticism, textual studies, the plays in performance, and the history of Shakespeare's reception.
The dynamism of the programme owes much to the sheer diversity of critical, theatrical, and historical approaches. It offers sustained study in a variety of fields, drawing on the special interests of a dedicated team of Shakespeare scholars.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In addition to the usual supporting documents, when applicants apply for this course we ask them to submit an example of their written work; this will preferably be an essay on Shakespeare, of about 2,000 words. If applicants do not have a piece of work that is of the right length it is better to send something that is longer rather than shorter so that we have a better chance to assess their critical writing on a literary topic. Not everyone has written at any length on Shakespeare at the time they apply, and we are therefore prepared to assess an applicant's work on another literary topic if necessary. Ideally this would be based on a comparable subject (e.g. on drama, or on another author of Shakespeare's time), but of course applicants will also want to choose something that gives a fair representation of their work. |
| Location | Shakespeare Institute Mason Croft Church Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6HP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In addition to the usual supporting documents, when applicants apply for this course we ask them to submit an example of their written work; this will preferably be an essay on Shakespeare, of about 2,000 words. If applicants do not have a piece of work that is of the right length it is better to send something that is longer rather than shorter so that we have a better chance to assess their critical writing on a literary topic. Not everyone has written at any length on Shakespeare at the time they apply, and we are therefore prepared to assess an applicant's work on another literary topic if necessary. Ideally this would be based on a comparable subject (e.g. on drama, or on another author of Shakespeare's time), but of course applicants will also want to choose something that gives a fair representation of their work. |
| Location | Shakespeare Institute Mason Croft Church Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6HP |
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community of staff, students and researchers. As a founding Russell Group member and consistent top 100 university, Birmingham is recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research and provides the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure postgraduates reach the peak of their potential.
With over 600 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK enabling you to work and study alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, multicultural community …
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