M.A. in Modern English Literature

Course details

Taught M.A. in Language and Literature 2014/15

The English Department in Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, has offered a highly-successful and popular taught M.A. degree programme in Modern English Literature since September 2002. This programme is designed for full-time students and we normally accept ten students each year.

AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

• To widen and deepen student's knowledge and appreciation of English literature and contemporary critical theory
• To familiarise students with traditional and modern technological sources for research in English literature
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills required for doctoral studies
• To enhance students' career opportunities

ENGLISH TAUGHT MA MODULE CODES:

Semester 1

EH5741 Modernism Texts and Contexts

EH5732 Postcolonial Literature and Theory

EH5721 The Value of Literary and Cultural Theory

Semester 2

EH5712 Poetics and Politics of Irish Identity

EH5742 Modern American Fiction

EH5772 Analysing English in Context

EH5751 EH5752 Dissertation

Research Modules Pass/Fail

EH5761 – Research Methodology 1

EH5782 – Research Methodology 2

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have an honours primary degree with English as a final year subject. Other suitably qualified candidates may also apply. Applicants may be required to attend for interview. A minor thesis proposal should be submitted with the application.