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The MA Programme in English attracts individuals interested in gaining such a qualification in preparation for careers that build on strong skills in textual analysis and written and oral communication, such as journalism, broadcast media, publishing, culture and arts administration, politics, or social services.

* To broaden and deepen the students' knowledge of literatures in English, literary and cultural theory, and textual practices;
* To provide students with a knowledge of the cultural, political, and historical contexts of literary movements and genres;
* To ensure that students can engage with current critical debates in the areas of, for example, modernism, post-colonialism, utopianism, gender and literature, and migration studies;
* To enable students to develop their writing and editing skills in the production of a literary magazine;
* To enhance students' analytical and critical thinking skills, to instruct them in the use of both traditional and technological research resources, and to provide them the opportunity of completing substantial original research;
* To provide students with the opportunity and skills for independent research and self-directed learning;
* To enhance students' career opportunities, including the provision of the knowledge and skills required to advance to doctoral degree studies.

Autumn Semester

Two Core Modules:

* Literary and Cultural Theory
* Applied Writing & Editing Skills

Spring Semester

Two Core Modules:

* Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Studies
* Thesis Writing

Summer

* Disseration

Electives (choose two)

* Literary Modernism
* Gender & Sexuality in Irish Writing
* Literature of Migration
* Cultural Constructions of the
* Past Electives (choose two)
* Politics and American Literature
* Post-colonial Theory and Literature
* Feminist Literary Theory: Perspectives on Women and Literature
* Utopian Theory and Texts
* Textual Constructions of Cultural Identity

Candidates will be required to meet a minimum entry requirement of 2.2 (Level 8 Honours Degree, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in an English-related degree or an approved equivalent qualification. For non-native speakers of English an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score in the range of 8 is required.What to Upload with your Application: * Qualification transcripts and certificates * English language qualification(s) if English is not your first language * Certified English translation of your transcripts/certificates where the original transcripts are in a language other than English * A personal satement * Two (2) academic letters of reference * A writing sample * A copy of your Birth Certificate (long document)English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following: * Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved * Irish Leaving Certificate English Ordinary Level Grade D or above * TOEFL 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based) * IELTS Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6 in any one component. * English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) Grade C1 * GCE O level English Language/GCSE English Language Grade C or above * University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A * GCE Examination Boards Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council School Certificate Pass 1-6Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Taught Postgraduate Programme Funding

* Funding information for Taught Postgraduate Programmes 2014/15 and additional postgraduate funding within the faculties is available by visiting the Faculty websites

Applying for a Scholarship

* The University of Limerick is offering taught postgraduate scholarships to potential applicants for the 2014/15 academic year. The value of each scholarship is 2,000. The successful candidates will receive the scholarship in the form of a reduced fee. The Scholarships will be allocated by the faculties on the basis of financial need and personal statement from the applicants.

Research Postgraduate Funding

* The following bursaries/scholarships for the Research Postgraduate students are administered by the Graduate School. The funding is provided with assistance from the UL Foundation, Campus Life Services and UL Graduate School. The busaries/scholarships are advertised on an annual basis.