English

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The course at Bangor is distinctive in that it gives students a free choice of topics, within the limits of the supervision available in the School. It aims to help students develop their intellectual interests, while learning the disciplines involved in advanced literary-critical research.

A significant proportion of the course is delivered through weekly one-to-one supervisions. Students applying for it should have a good idea of a period, topic, or author(s) they would like to study, though the School of English staff will help them to clarify and refine their ideas both before and after applying.

Career Prospects
The course offers excellent preparation for participation in doctoral programmes. It adds to the qualifications of those intending a career in publishing, arts administration, media research, and teaching.

Duration

MA: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time; Diploma: 9 months full-time (also available part-time)

Structure
The course consists of two parts. Part One must be successfully completed before proceeding to the second part, the dissertation. The Diploma, which consists of Part One of the MA programme, aims to develop learner autonomy to the point where the student is capable of beginning a scholarly dissertation at MA level.

Modules

Part One

Compulsory Modules:

* QXE4015 Introduction to Literary Theory, Scholarship and Research (30 credits),which develops knowledge of literary theory and research methods.

Optional Modules:

* Open Essays (30 credits each): Supervised essays on topics of the students own choice.
* QXE4016: Pre-Modern Travel (30 credits)
* QXE4028: Myth and the Early Modern Author (30 credits.
* QXE4021: Early Modern Performance Texts (30 credits)
* QXE4030: Medieval Arthur (30 credits)
* QXE4026: The European Renaissance (30 credits)
* QXE4044: Welsh Literature in English (30 credits)
* QXE4029: Medieval & Early Modern Womens Devotional Writing (30 credits)
* QXE-4041: Material Texts & Contexts (30 credits)
* QXE-4042: Revolution/Modernity 1790-1930 (30 credits)

Part Two

* Dissertation (60 credits): a substantial piece (20,000 words) of scholarly research, on a subject of your own choice and discussed in detail with a chosen supervisor. It will involve a series of one-to-one supervisory meetings during the summer, once Part 1 has been completed successfully.

Module descriptions can be accessed from the Further Details section below.

Research Links with Industry
The course maintains links with people and organisations beyond Bangor: these might include guest speakers and visits to sites of literary interest.

Applicants to this programme should normally hold an undergraduate BA (Hons) degree in English Literature, or a related subject, demonstrating high achievement in elements relevant to the proposed research or equivalent experience. They should also, in their applications, outline the area in which they wish to specialise.International students whose first language is not English: An IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 is required. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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