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MA by Research English Studies at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA by Research (MRes) in English Studies is a one-year full-time research degree examined by a thesis of up to 50,000 words. It offers a shorter research qualification with supervisory support similar to the department's longer research degrees.

Department: Department of English Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research towards a 50,000-word thesis, with a completion review at 9 months (full-time) or 21 months (part-time). A viva is not required but can be held at the examiners' discretion.

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Entry requirements

Normally a good honours degree (at least a 2:1) or equivalent from a recognised university. International applicants: normally IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5, or equivalent accepted by Durham. Application requires a personal statement, academic transcripts, two academic references, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), a research proposal and a written sample of about 1,200 words on a literary subject.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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