Overview

Literature, Culture and Thought (Research) from University of Cambridge core course introduces students to a broad range of critical theory concepts and methods of textual analysis (and, if relevant, palaeography).

Key facts:

This MPhil by Thesis is for students who already have a substantial level of familiarity with the study of literary texts or other material in the relevant culture, who already know the area they wish to research for their thesis, and who wish to focus their studies in that area for the entire year. To be eligible for consideration, a student will need an appropriate level of linguistic and/or cultural expertise, a clear idea of the field in which the thesis will be written, and a documented record of undertaking long independent research and writing projects.

The full-time course runs from October to June, with a submission date of early June.

It is also possible to take a part-time route, in which the expected timeframe is 21 months, with a thesis submission date of early June in the second academic year of the degree.

The main aims of the course are:

to develop and test the ability to carry out a substantial advanced project of independent research in an area of literary, cultural or film and screen studies falling under the MPhil, presented in the form of a 30,000-word thesis
to develop and test the ability to make a significant contribution to learning via dedicated Masters-level research that reflects the course length

Programme Structure

The research presented in a 30,000-word thesis, including footnotes but excluding appendices and bibliography, will be evaluated independently by two examiners.
An oral examination (viva) will be held in all cases.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 292 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
A thesis requires research on material in the original language(s). By 'literature and thought', we do not mean studying any or all literatures in English translation.
You must show evidence of advanced reading competency in the language of the material proposed for the student's dissertation research, which must fall within the purview of one of the language sections of MMLL.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41733 GBP / year

≈ 41733 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17076 GBP / year

≈ 17076 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part - time:

National: £8,538
International: £20,867

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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