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University of Southampton: English Literary Studies (Eighteenth Century)
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | English |
Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
AdmissionsPGT.AH@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 8062 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Explore 18th century literature in depth with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton. This course gives you the chance to specialise in the culture and history of the 18th century, covering topics such as 18th century fiction, economics and class, education, gender and sexuality and Jane Austen. On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, publishing, librarianship or cultural heritage.
You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced-level research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries. This pathway is linked to Chawton House Library, the ‘Great House’ referred to in Jane Austen’s letters, which is now home to a unique collection of women’s writing.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | First or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English literature or a cognate discipline |
Location | Avenue Campus University of Southampton Avenue Campus Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF |
Summary
Choosing the Eighteenth-Century pathway allows you to specialise in the history and culture of the long eighteenth century through interdisciplinary study encompassing literature, history, philosophy and visual and material culture. You will be introduced to concepts and issues central to current research, and will study the unique collection of early women's writing at Chawton House; the former home of Jane Austen's brother.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | First or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English literature or a cognate discipline |
Location | Avenue Campus University of Southampton Avenue Campus Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF |
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