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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
The University of Manchester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course description
Our MA Modern and Contemporary Literature master's course offers an opportunity to become part of a dynamic group of researchers working in 20th and 21st century literature, culture and theory.
You will undertake an intensive and challenging investigation of the broad field of modern and contemporary writing. Units provide opportunities to study modernisms, postcolonial writing, cultural theory, radical subcultures, American culture, contemporary fiction and much more.
We focus on the relationships between texts and the various political and historical contexts in which they are produced and in which they circulate. Via detailed engagements with aesthetic form, we consider the connections between cultural and political practice, with particular focus on representations and constructions of sexuality, class, gender and race.
Teaching and learning
You will learn through a variety of teaching methods, depending on the units you take, including lectures, seminars and independent study.
You will also attend seminars on topics such as how to study at MA level, how to research and write a master's thesis, and career options.
Coursework and assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods depending on the units you take, including written assignments.
Career opportunities
On completion of this course, many of our postgraduates continue their research to develop careers in academia.
However, career paths overall are extremely varied and skills are transferable.
The high standard of arts research training, both formal and practical, opens doors to many kinds of public and private sector graduate careers requiring research skills and the formulation of projects and policy documents.
Modules
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£ 27,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Manchester
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University League Table
22nd
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Campus address
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
14th out of 96 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 202170 84%10th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%27th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%81st
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