Master's of Arts in English
Dive deep into the fascinating world of literature with our MA in English, designed to offer an enriching and dynamic experience in advanced literary studies. This program will expand your understanding and appreciation of diverse genres, historical periods, literary techniques, and renowned authors while exploring how these works have been interpreted and shared over time. You’ll refine your expertise in literary research, culminating in a dissertation on a topic and texts of your choice—an opportunity to showcase your unique perspective.
This course serves as a powerful stepping stone for careers in media, culture, publishing, education, and other industries where a profound understanding of literature, culture, and critical textual analysis is highly valued.
Key features of the course
- Explores a wide range of literary texts from ancient times to the present
- Equips you with key research methods in literary study
- Provides ideal preparation for doctoral level research and a wide range of careers.
Course Level:
Master Degree
Overview
Duration:
2.5 years
180
Study method:
Distance learning
Course Details
Course Details
Module
To gain the 180 credits you require for this qualification, you must study the modules in the order shown below and pass part 1 before progressing to part 2:
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|
| 120 |
| 60 |
Please note that MA English part 1 (A516) is worth 120 credits. Module fees for postgraduate modules are based on the number of credits you study. Therefore the fee for this 120-credit postgraduate module will be double that for a 60 credit module MA English part 2 (A517).
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from NU modules that have not been counted in any other NU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.
We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our Academic Regulations or contact us.
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Credit transfer
Credit transfer is not available for this qualification.