Master of Philosophy in Literature, Culture and Thought (Taught) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

This MPhil provides students with the critical, theoretical and methodological tools to enable them to undertake an in-depth study of specific aspects of European literatures and cultures and/or Latin American and Francophone contexts. The course introduces students to a broad range of critical-theoretical concepts, allows for in-depth study of specific cultures and contexts, and includes writing a dissertation based on original research.

What you will study

Students are expected to make regular presentations in seminar settings to develop their oral presentation skills. The organisation of the argument of the essay or dissertation and its prose style are of crucial importance. As preparation for this oral examination they submit one written essay (2,000 words) which is not assessed but on which they receive feedback.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Although admissions interviews are generally not held, an interview may be held prior to recommending an offer of admission in some cases. These are standardly conducted online, via Zoom. By 'literature and thought', we do not mean studying any or all literatures in English translation. Applicants must show evidence of advanced reading competency in the language of the material proposed for the student's dissertation research, which must fall within the purview of one of the language sections of MMLL. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,076 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 41,733 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/mmmmmpelc/apply

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