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University of Westminster, London: English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities View department profile |
| Web | www.westminster.ac.uk/ |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA gives you the opportunity to study English literature in a modern university environment, while taking advantage of London's rich cultural life. You'll examine literary texts in the wider context of cultural production and relate them to their social, historical and political circumstances.
Our team of academic specialists make use of the many nearby museums, galleries and libraries in their teaching. The course will be of particular interest if you're wishing to prepare for further study at MPhil or PhD level, or if you're teaching English and wish to gain a further qualification and investigate current developments in the field.
Studying the MA, you'll have the chance to revisit and reinvestigate the texts, critical practices, institutions and periods of English Literature in order to see it in new and exciting ways.
The course consists of three core modules, which together will help you to develop advanced skills of argument, synthesis, research and presentation. Themes and Problems in Modern and Contemporary Literature introduces you to current major themes in contemporary literature, in particular, the ways in which contemporary texts engage with and mediate ongoing crises and conflicts post-2001. Writing the Self explores issues such as life-writing, autofiction, embodiment, biography, memory, otherness, and the non-human.
The Dissertation, which can be written on an appropriate topic of your choice, is also a core module. The option modules provide an opportunity for you to deepen and extend your knowledge of a range of periods, issues and forms across the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant discipline. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. |
| 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 discipline. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
The University of Westminster has a population of over 19,000 students, representing over 140 nationalities worldwide and proudly making the university one of the most diverse in the UK. Our friendly and diverse community is committed to the highest quality of teaching and learning. We pride ourselves on being an institution that welcomes and supports students from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. It’s with this backdrop that our School of Humanities offers courses spanning areas including History, English and Creative Writing and Languages, taught by academics – many with extensive industry experience.
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