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)
Research Methodology in Literary Studies
Literary Theory
British Literature
Twentieth Century American Literature
Perspectives on Malaysian and Singaporean Literature
Elective Courses (4 Credits) - 2 Only
Critical Strategies in Literary Analysis
Drama of the Modern Era
Modernist Literature
From Book to Screen
African Literature
Creative Writing
Literature for Children and Young Adults
Global Women’s Literature
Contemporary South Asia
Global Shakespeares
Research Courses (35 Credits)
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).
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