Program Overview
The Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture at University of York 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 Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture 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: EUR 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: York, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture 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
- American Fiction Since 1970
- Channel Crossings: French and English Poetry in Conversation 1850-1930
- Modern Theatre and the Political Imagination
- Debating Global Literary Culture, 1800-Present
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates for admission to the MA degree should normally have a good honours degree or its equivalent in an appropriate subject. Applicants for whom English is a second language are normally expected to have achieved one of the following scores: IELTS: 7.0; TOEFL: 620 (paper-based test)/260 (computer-based test)/105 (internet-based test); or (preferably) Cambridge Proficiency: A or B.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York 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 York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months