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
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Qualification letters
MLitt
Qualifications
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Full time,Daytime
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