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MA Literature, Romanticism And The English Lake District

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Here you will explore critical ideas about the relationship between the creative imagination and place, and have the opportunity to visit some of the specific locations which have inspired and which continue to inspire writers. The course also offers opportunities to engage with partner organisations such as Brantwood and the Wordsworth Trust, and to work with related and unique manuscript resources.

More than just an MA in English literature, the course can enhance prospects in a range of careers that demand high-level analytical and interpretative skills as well as advanced skills in written and oral communication. Specific career pathways might include work in publishing or the creative and cultural heritage industries; the course can also support students wishing to go on to study at MPhil/PhD level.

General Eligibility

A good first degree (2.1 or above) in English Literature or a related subject (e.g. Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing); for overseas applicants appropriate equivalence will apply. 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • British Romanticism and the Lake District

  • Literature and the Environment

  • A Natural Education: Children's Literature and the Lake District

  • Contemporary Cumbrian Writing

  • Poetry and Place

  • Literary Tourism and Cultural Heritage in the Lake District

  • Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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