MA (by Dissertation) Literature at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MA by Dissertation (MAD) in Literature is a one-year Masters by dissertation programme of advanced study and research in the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies. Students write a thesis of up to 30,000 words under supervision.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Duration: 1-2 years | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no taught modules; students complete a supervised dissertation of no more than 30,000 words, with supervisory board meetings twice a year.

Career pathways

Graduates of the department have become writers, scholars, university lecturers, teachers, publishers and editors, journalists, arts administrators, theatre artistic directors, drama advisers and translators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: a 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject such as creative writing, theatre/drama studies, literature, film and media studies, modern languages and art history. Applicants will normally be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1-2 years

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