| Course Name |
Modern & Contemporary Literature |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
Z341 Z342 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Z341: 1 year full-time or Z342: 2 years part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Prospective students need to present a primary degree in English literature or a related field. We usually expect a strong honours degree (2.1 or 1st class) or an equivalent UCD GPA of 3.2 NFQ Level 8.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. |
| Course Content |
Expand+We study literature and cultural history from the Romantics to the present, using ‘modernity’ as a common thread. You will further develop your analytical skills, and sense of literary history, but also expand your historical knowledge and theoretica...
Hide-We study literature and cultural history from the Romantics to the present, using ‘modernity’ as a common thread. You will further develop your analytical skills, and sense of literary history, but also expand your historical knowledge and theoretical grasp.
Cutting-edge modules on a range of periods and genres
A minor thesis that allows you a chance to explore a topic of your choice in depth under the supervision of an experienced member of staff.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
This programme will suit those who want to put a ‘capstone’ on their BA work, but also those who are considering a PhD.Who is the MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature for?
This programme will suit those who want to put a ‘capstone’ on their BA work, but also those who are considering a PhD.
Related Programmes
MA American Literature FT
MA Anglo-Irish Literature & Drama FT
MA Gender Sexuality & Culture FT
MA Medieval English Literature & Culture FT
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| Subjects Taught |
Stage 1 - Core
Concepts of Modernity: Histories, Theories, Texts ENG40720
Literary Research Methods ENG40760
Modern English Literature Dissertation ENG40770
Expressions of Modernity ENG41650
Stage 1 - Option
Approaches to Joyce I ENG41160
Social Network Analysis & Fict ENG41850
Queer Frictions: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Literature & Culture ENG41860
Reading Digital ENG41880 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Our graduates follow a wide range of careers, including teaching, journalism, broadcasting, the Civil Service, banking, business, and arts administration. Some opt to stay on for doctoral work with a view to career in academia. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Name: Hilary Gow
Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8480 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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