At the same time the courses in recent fiction and writing provide new ways of thinking exploring texts. For the MA in English Literature students choose 4 courses, taking 2 per term. Each course is assessed by a 4,000 word essay. In addition, students complete a 16-20,000 word dissertation after Easter. There are classes on research methods and a reading group.
All courses are open to all students, although some require a minimum of three in the group.
Students should therefore be flexible in their choices. All courses are research-based and offer specialist teaching. Students are normally expected to have a good first degree or an equivalent qualification.