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Overview
You shape your own pathway through course, selecting compelling modules from the MA in English and a combination from other specialist MAs such as the MA in Welsh Writing in English and the MA in Gender and Culture.
This could see you combine gender and humour in medieval and early modern Europe with a module on writing radio drama.
You will study a set number of optional 20-credit modules, before undertaking a 60-credit dissertation project of your choosing in the second part of the course.
Varied modules include advanced research skills in English, Welsh identities, creative non-fiction, writing radio drama, screenwriting, gender and culture, James Joyce and literary theory, and fiction and power.
Career opportunities
You will develop excellent oral and creative writing skills, and learn to present your ideas in a range of formats.
Graduates from this English Literature programme from Swansea University enter a range of creative industries including publishing, broadcasting, marketing and advertising. They also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Long Fiction
- Genre: Writing for the Stage
- Poetry
- Welsh Identities: literature and nationhood
- Dylan Thomas and the Rise of Welsh Writing in English
- James Joyce and Literary Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Literature View 458 other Masters in Languages in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA First Class
Upper Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The typical entry requirement is a degree in English or a relevant discipline, normally an upper second or above or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
16750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7900 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (2 years) fees:
- UK students: £ 3,950
- International students: £ 8,400
- UK&EU students: £ 2,650
- International students: £ 5,550
Living costs for Swansea
727 - 1379 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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