English Drama & Film - Research

Schools assign each MLitt student:



A Principal Supervisor, who has primary responsibility for your academic supervision. There may also be a Co-supervisor, if appropriate, who supports the Principal Supervisor.



The main duties and responsibilities of the Principal Supervisor are as follows:



• Act as the main source of research supervision, provide mentoring, guidance and advice for the student throughout their research degree;



•Meet regularly with the student;



•Participate in the Research Studies Panel.



A Research Studies Panel (RSP) which provides advice, monitors your progress and supports the Student-Supervisor relationship. The members of the panel are nominated when the student is approved for admission and will comprise of



• the Principal Supervisor,



•any additional Co-Supervisor(s),



• a number of advisers (at least two but normally no more than four). One of these will be Chair.



The primary purpose of masters-level research is to develop the skills and competencies required to conduct research.

Entry requirements

The school takes all elements of the application into account: the application form, the proposal, the student’s references and the student’s academic record. It is generally recommended that a student would consistently achieve grades of B-/B or above. Applicants for MLitt programmes are required to have completed a BA degree. Applications without evidence of a completed undergraduate degree will be processed only on receipt of confirmation of successful completion of such a degree. For applicants whose first language is not English, the requirement is an IELTS score of 8.0 overall, with no component less than 7.5.

Duration

2 years, Full-time, On Campus.

Enrolment dates

Z110 English, Drama & Film Master of Literature Full-Time Commencing January 2026 Graduate Research



Z110 English, Drama & Film Master of Literature Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research

More details
  • Qualification letters

    MLitt

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Daytime

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    Course provider