English Literary Studies (Nineteenth Century)
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Entry requirements
First or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English literature or a cognate discipline.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Choosing the Nineteenth-Century pathway allows you to specialise in the history and culture of the long nineteenth century through interdisciplinary study encompassing literature, history, publishing and print culture, and visual and material culture. You will be introduced to concepts and issues central to current research in the period, and will participate in study visits to national archives and resources.
See our website for a full list of compulsary and optional modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/english/postgraduate/taught_courses/q320-ma-english-literary-studies-nineteenth-century.page#modules
Coursework involving extended essays, oral presentations, practical tests and a 15,000-word dissertation.
Information for international students
English Language requirements:
All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK who do not offer GCSE English language (or GCSE English) at the required level will need to meet the following English language proficiency requirement.
IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University
Band C IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
Fees and funding
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Humanities
- pgafh@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 23 8059 8062