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Overview
American Literature and Culture from University of Kent includes a field trip to a major library in the United States or other research destination, accompanied by one of our members of staff, aimed at developing your research skills. You will draw on this experience in writing a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice, supervised by one of our Americanist academics.
Careers
Overall, the MA in American Literature and Culture is designed to give you breadth and depth of understanding in the field, preparing you for PhD study and a range of other professional career paths in this field.
Programme Structure
- A compulsory module in American Culture and Conflict gives you an understanding of foundational debates in American literary and cultural history from 1865 to the end of twentieth century.
- In the compulsory field trip and dissertation you will develop and exend your own interests into a 15,000 word piece of research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
No fixed deadline for applications from home/EU students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than 3 months before your start date.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Literature American Studies View 420 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
18000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- EU full-time £13500
- Home part-time £4750
- EU part-time £6750
- International part-time £9000
Living costs for Canterbury
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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