Medieval English

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Distinctive features of this course include: * the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary study and discussion
* theoretical grounding in research methodology
* one-to-one tuition with expert members of staff
* the opportunity to develop specialist topics such as verse forms, representations of national identity and Middle Scots literature

Full details about the content of the MA in Medieval English is available on the School of English Studies website.

Course Structure
This course can be taken over 1 year, full-time (September to September) or part-time over 2 to 3 years.

The MA consists of taught modules totalling 120 credits (which are taken during the autumn and spring semesters) and a 60-credit dissertation module (undertaken over the summer period).

Full-time students normally take 60 credits of taught modules in each semester; part-time students normally take 30 credits.

Taught modules are variously assessed by coursework and examination.

The dissertation should be between 12,000-15,000 words in length.

Entry requirements:2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree from British University or international equivalent)Including:English Language and /or Literature combined with another Arts / Humanities subjectOther requirements:Transcripts are requiredIELTS:6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)TOEFL paper based:573 with 4.5 in TWETOEFL computer based:230 with 4.5 in TWE TOEFL IBT:88 (no less than 19 in any element) English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)