The other is either a further such option, or is chosen from courses offered to BA Finalists, in which case MA students, after consultation, follow an augmented syllabus tailored to the individual student s interests. This structure allows for maximum choice on the part of the student. Topics change from year to year. Transgression in Medieval Literature. MA students complete term-assignments.
Teaching takes the form of seminars and tutorials.
It also serves as evidence of ability to undertake further research. The second component is examined by two 4000-word essays per option. An oral examination. This examination may result in an improvement of the final average mark, but cannot count against the candidate. The programme commences in late September each year.