Designed for students with experience in any of the areas of language, literature, history and fine art, it enables advanced study of subjects taken to honours level and also permits extension of study into new or cognate topics. An option is also available in Historical Dialectology. Assessment is by a combination of practical or project work leading to written reports and examination. MSc candidates will in addition write a dissertation of about 15,000 words, Diploma candidates an extended essay of approximately 4,000 words. All students will follow a core course on Theory and Methods of Literary Study which extends over two terms and is designed to familiarise students with the major theoretical and practical approaches to the study of literature.
Assessment is by course work and examination.
In addition, candidates for the MSc are required to present a dissertation of about 15,000 words, while candidates for the Diploma will submit an extended essay of approximately 4,000 words. The course aim is to enhance students' practical translation skills and to provide them with an advanced perspective on the discipline of Translation Studies. The practical stream consists of a portfolio of translation exercises of approximately 5000 words. Candidates must be graduates, normally in possession of a good first degree, with a research interest in translation, or having professional experience in translation or another relevant field. Required course work is normally completed by the end of the second term.