English

Key programme benefits to future students

Students gain practical experience through working on our literary journal The Ogham Stone, through meeting publishers, editors and literary agents, and in the preparation of their dissertation portfolios.



Importantly, the programme offers the opportunity for advanced studies in English literature and the chance to complete a substantial original research thesis. Ultimately, students of this programme graduate with enhanced career opportunities in a variety of fields, including the knowledge and skills required to advance to doctoral degree studies.



The MA in English trains students in first class research skills; core courses include Research Methods and Literary Theory, specifically designed with the needs of MA English graduates in mind.

Autumn Modules

• Literary and Cultural Theory

• Advanced Editing 1: Creating a Literary Journal



Optional Modules

Literary Modernism | Gender & Sexuality in Irish Writing | Literature, Film, and Human Rights | Situating Irish Gothic



Spring Modules

• Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Studies

• Advanced Editing: Creating a Literary Journal 2



Optional Modules

Feminist Literary Theory: Perspectives on Women & Literature | Irish Americas in Literature & Culture | Politics and American Literature | Postcolonial Theory and Literature | Issues in Modern and Contemporary Poetry



Summer Modules

• Thesis research and writing

Candidates will be required to meet a minimum entry requirement of 2.2 (Level 8 Honours Degree, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in an English-related degree or an approved equivalent qualification. For non-native speakers of English an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score in the range of 7.0 is required.



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

A personal statement

Two (2) academic letters of reference

A 500-700 word writing sample, providing a literary-critical response to a text that really engaged or provoked you during your undergraduate studies (this can be an extract from a longer essay submitted in fulfilment of your final year assessment).

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, on campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Our graduates are passionate about the written and spoken word. They go on to become teachers, researchers, editors, consultants, entrepreneurs, public servants, and community activists, and to work in media, public relations, academic institutions, and as professional writers.