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University of Westminster, London: English Language and Literature
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities View department profile |
| Web | https://www.westminster.ac.uk |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The English Language and Literature MA explores the interconnections between language and literature. Our course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the linguistic features of English from a wide range of perspectives (theoretical and applied, synchronic and diachronic), as well as leading you to explore a wide array of texts in connection with the social, historical and political circumstances from which they emerge. It will also equip you with the intellectual perspectives and scholarly skills to conduct independent research.
The MA is for you if you've taken English language and/or literature modules at undergraduate level, or studied allied disciplines such as TESOL. It's of particular interest if you're wishing to pursue further study, or if you're teaching English and wish to gain a further qualification and investigate current developments in the field.
If studying the degree full-time, you'll complete 180 credits in one academic year. If part-time, you'll normally complete 180 credits in two academic years. You'll study five core modules (including a 60-credit dissertation on a topic of English language and/or literature), as well as two modules from the list of options. The two core modules Writing the Self, and Themes and Problems in Modern and Contemporary Literature examine classic and contemporary critical texts on literature in relation to history, the visual image, gender, psychoanalysis and post-colonialism while exploring issues such as life-writing, autofiction, embodiment, biography, memory, otherness, and the non-human. The two core modules Multilingualism, Concepts and Applications, and English Worldwide examine linguistic variation and contact in English and other languages from a wide range of perspectives, both historical and present day.
Teaching is mainly delivered through weekly two- or three-hour sessions for each module, which include tutorials, seminars, practical sessions and workshops. There's also independent self-directed study, and you'll be prepared for the dissertation via structured sessions in research methodology. Assessment methods include submitted coursework such as essays, reviews and exercises – there are no formal exams.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant subject (eg English language, English literature or TESOL). Applicants may be required to attend an interview (either face to face or via Skype). If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. Once you have applied, you’ll be asked to work on the following assignment: "Provide a 1,500 word critical essay. The essay should incorporate at least one primary text of your choice and at least one piece of critical theory and/or literary criticism. Please include you Westminster id number and name of the course you are applying for in the document." |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant subject (eg English language, English literature or TESOL). Applicants may be required to attend an interview (either face to face or via Skype). If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. Once you have applied, you’ll be asked to work on the following assignment: "Provide a 1,500 word critical essay. The essay should incorporate at least one primary text of your choice and at least one piece of critical theory and/or literary criticism. Please include you Westminster id number and name of the course you are applying for in the document." |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant subject (eg English language, English literature or TESOL). Applicants may be required to attend an interview (either face to face or via Skype). If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. Once you have applied, you’ll be asked to work on the following assignment: "Provide a 1,500 word critical essay. The essay should incorporate at least one primary text of your choice and at least one piece of critical theory and/or literary criticism. Please include you Westminster id number and name of the course you are applying for in the document." |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant subject (eg English language, English literature or TESOL). Applicants may be required to attend an interview (either face to face or via Skype). If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. Once you have applied, you’ll be asked to work on the following assignment: "Provide a 1,500 word critical essay. The essay should incorporate at least one primary text of your choice and at least one piece of critical theory and/or literary criticism. Please include you Westminster id number and name of the course you are applying for in the document." |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
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