MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH LITERATURE) (MIXED-MODE)

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MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH LITERATURE)



Programme Overview

The Master of Arts (English Literature) programme is aimed at providing quality and in-depth postgraduate education in the field of literary studies. 


Courses offered in the MA programme by Coursework and Dissertation are comprehensive and range from Medieval Literature through to Cultural Studies. 


On the whole, the MA programme is designed not only to promote a love for English Literature and Language but also to enhance and increase the scope of research undertaken by staff and students.  


Besides the MA by Coursework and Dissertation, candidates can opt to pursue the degree purely by research.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Mixed-Mode)


Programme Structure

Core Courses (11 Credits)
  1. Research Methodology in Literary Studies
  2. Literary Theory
  3. British Literature
  4. Twentieth Century American Literature
  5. Perspectives on Malaysian and Singaporean Literature


Elective Courses (4 Credits) - 2 Only

  1. Critical Strategies in Literary Analysis
  2. Drama of the Modern Era
  3. Modernist Literature
  4. From Book to Screen
  5. African Literature
  6. Creative Writing
  7. Literature for Children and Young Adults
  8. Global Women’s Literature
  9. Contemporary South Asia
  10. Global Shakespeares 

Research Courses (35 Credits) 
  1. Dissertation                                                                                               

                                                                     

Career Prospects

University Lecturer in English Literature, Literary Critic, Editorial Consultant, Literary Researcher, Creative Writer, Publishing Editor, Literary Agent, Book Reviewer, Curriculum Developer for Literature, Literary Scholar, Screenwriter (Adapting Literature), Cultural Consultant (Literary Context), Academic Researcher, Literature Program Coordinator, Education Specialist (Literary Studies).

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM14,900

Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.

International

RM28,000

Intake

Semester 1 (October) Intake 

Semester 2 (March) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
  • For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
    • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following): 
    • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
    • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
    • Produce publications in related field; or
    • Receive a scholarship; or
    • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
    • Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
    • Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty
Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature; or 
    Bachelor's Degree in related field to Arts with minimum ONE (1) year working experience in related field to usage of English Languages or Linguistics.
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related fields: Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Arts fields.
  • Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 5.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 7.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 96; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 10.0; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 65; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 180; or
  • Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable