Master of Arts in English Studies (Coursework) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MA in English Studies by coursework supports focused research with close supervisor collaboration on topics such as African literature, eco-criticism and narrative theory. Students choose between two coursework options, each with a thesis of limited scope.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: English | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Option 1 (Literature, Conflict and Transition): 90-credit Thesis (English) plus 90-credit Literature, Conflict and Transition. Option 2 (Creative Writing): 120-credit Thesis (Creative Writing), including original creative writing and critical commentary, plus 60-credit Course Component Creative Writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in English or a cognate discipline (e.g. Comparative Literature, African Literature, Literary-Cultural Studies, Cultural/Media Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Gender Studies, Film Studies) or another qualification approved by Senate; preference to a final Honours mark of 65% and higher. Thesis option applicants submit a written research proposal. Supporting documents: CV with three referees and a 1-3 page statement of research interest.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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