Overview
The Modern English Literature program at University of Limerick is delivered through a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous modes, with content provided via a range of interactive online options. These include discussion forums, reflection journals, wikis, blogs, vlogs and audio recordings and online seminars. Content will be delivered live, with asynchronous options available so you can engage around your own work/home schedule, on campus or online.
Key Features
This MA in English looks at 20th and 21st century texts in contemporary ways, and offers students a chance to engage with a research-active and highly published faculty.
The aim of the programme is to:
- Widen and deepen students' knowledge and appreciation of English literature and contemporary critical theory
- Familiarise students with traditional and modern technological sources for research in English literature
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills required for doctoral studies
- Familiarise students with the latest online technology as it pertains to the study of English
- Enhance students' career opportunities
Career Opportunities
Potential career options include but are not limited to:
- Teaching at primary and or post-primary level
- entry to PhD programmes
- Technical Writing
- Journalism
- Media work
- Copyediting
- Civil Service
- Web editing
- Academic Administration
- Magazine Publishing (hard copies and online editions)
- Advertising and Marketing
- Arts Administration
- Library Administration
- teaching English language and literature in other countries
- Human Resources
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Poetics and Politics of Irish Identity
- Modernism: Texts and Contexts
- Migration and Biopolitics in 21st Century Literature
- Research Methodology
- Modern American Literature
- World Literature
- Contemporary Postcolonial Literature and Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Non-EU Applicants: You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Literature British Studies View 3 other Masters in British Studies in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 or First class honours degree
Applicants with work experience, or other suitable qualifications, may also be able to enter the course.
Applicants may be required to attend for interview, in person or by Zoom/Teams.
Tuition Fee
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International
11300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11300 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
5650 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5650 EUR per year during 12 months.
Funding
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