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MA Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies
Durham City
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The MA Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies program at Durham University is tailored for students passionate about modern and contemporary literature. This postgraduate program delves into the literature of the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring a wide range of literary forms, genres, and cultural movements.
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Literary Analysis: Students engage in close literary analysis, critically examining works from various literary traditions and exploring their themes, styles, and socio-political contexts.
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Modern and Contemporary Literature: The program focuses on literature produced during the 20th and 21st centuries, including works by renowned authors and emerging voices.
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Cultural and Historical Contexts: Students gain insights into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped modern and contemporary literature, enriching their understanding of the texts.
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Literary Theory: The program introduces students to different literary theories and approaches, enabling them to interpret literature from diverse perspectives.
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Research Skills: Students develop strong research skills, allowing them to conduct in-depth studies and produce original scholarly work.
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Critical Thinking: The program fosters critical thinking skills, encouraging students to analyze complex literary ideas and make well-reasoned arguments.
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Dissertation Project: As part of the program, students undertake a dissertation project, where they conduct independent research on a chosen literary topic under the guidance of expert faculty.
Location
Durham City
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 22300
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% to 70% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least 23 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62 with no individual score below 59.
- Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Durham University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to both domestic and international students.
- Durham University Scholarships and Bursaries: These are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic excellence, financial need, or specific criteria such as subject area or country of origin.
- Durham International Scholarships: These are awarded to exceptional international students who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the university. The scholarship covers a portion of tuition fees and is renewable for the duration of the course.
- Government Scholarships: Durham University participates in a number of government scholarship programs, including the Chevening Scholarship and the Commonwealth Scholarship.
- College-Specific Scholarships: Some colleges at Durham University offer scholarships and bursaries to their students, such as the Van Mildert College Music Scholarship and the St. Mary's College Travel Grant.
- Departmental Scholarships: Some academic departments at Durham University offer scholarships specifically for international students. These scholarships may be discipline-specific or focused on supporting students from specific regions or countries.
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded to exceptional international students across all academic disciplines. These scholarships cover the full tuition fees and provide a generous living allowance for the duration of the program. The selection process is highly competitive and based on academic merit and leadership potential.
Graduates of the MA Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies program from Durham University have a variety of exciting career opportunities in the fields of literature, academia, media, publishing, and more.
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Academia: Graduates can pursue doctoral studies and aspire to become researchers or university lecturers in literary studies.
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Publishing: Graduates may work in publishing houses as editors, literary agents, or content managers.
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Journalism and Media: Graduates can pursue careers in journalism, writing for literary magazines, newspapers, or digital media platforms.
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Cultural and Arts Organizations: Graduates may work in museums, libraries, or cultural organizations, curating literary events or managing outreach programs.
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Content Creation: Graduates can enter the digital content industry, creating engaging and thought-provoking literary content for online platforms.
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Marketing and Communications: Graduates may work in marketing and communications roles, promoting literature-related products and events.
