Program Overview
The English Literature By Research at University of Buckingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Literature By Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 1,302 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buckingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Literature By Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The treatment of the family in the novels of Elizabeth Bowen
- C. S. Lewis, scholar and writer
- Form and vision in the works of Jeanette Winterson
- The staging of evil in Macbeth
- Enlightenment feminism in the novels of the Brontës
- The supernatural in the novels of Joseph Conrad
- Form and experiment in Modernist narratives.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows:
- a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,
- a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience
Mature students:
- Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.
International students:
- We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,302 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,302 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Buckingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Buckingham
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, United Kingdom
University of Buckingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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