Overview
Course Practicalities
The English - Irish Writing and Film course at University College Cork involves a combination of seminars, information sessions, directed study, consultation, presentations, self-directed study and associated reading and research. You will undertake independent research for your dissertation in close consultation with your supervisor.
Continuous assessment of written assignments, in-class assignments, seminar participation and presentation, research journal, literature and IT review, and research presentation.
Why choose this course
The course is unusual in integrating the study of Irish literature and film within a carefully designed academic programme and in teaching the entire history of Irish literature and film from the early eighteenth century to the present within innovatively designed modules. We offer you a unique opportunity to receive expert teaching in Irish culture while advancing new research and developing your own critical voice.Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Irish Culture: Colonial, Postcolonial Transnational
- Gender and Sexuality
- Gothic to Modernism
- Space and Place in Irish Writing and Film
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Language Studies View 20 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for admission to an MA programme within the School of English, an applicant will normally possess a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) level or higher or equivalent qualification in English or a cognate subject. All candidates must satisfy a Selection Committee who may request applicants to provide letters of reference.
- For North American students a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 is expected.
Tuition Fee
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International
16400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16400 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6130 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6130 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cork
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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