MA Colonial and Postcolonial Literature – (M.A.)

This exciting and diverse programme enables you to consider colonial and postcolonial literature from a range of countries, periods and literary approaches and as manifested in a wide range of genres. These include seminal texts of the colonial period up to 1800, nineteenth-century literature of Empire; and modern and contemporary postcolonial literature.
The programme includes an independent project which will allow you to apply your learning, either in a workplace setting or through an independent piece of research. The dissertation allows extended independent study where you can explore your specific and develop original ideas.
All students will be able to access eBooks, on-line journal articles and other relevant materials to facilitate research and study through the University College´s on-line virtual learning system. As well as Newman´s inter-library loan scheme, and for UK based students, the Sconul Access scheme; to the libraries of universities close to where students live.
Attendance
The MA in Colonial and Postcolonial Literature is delivered entirely on-line, with scheduled live discussion seminars, supplemented by forums, email tutorials and the use of chatrooms.

Assessment
Assessment is predominately through coursework in the form of essays. This allows you to fully explore ideas and analyse the literary texts. Research methods will more appropriately be assessed through a portfolio to cover the range of skills, and other methods will include the presentation of seminar papers.
Special Features
The programme is delivered entirely on-line.

Research Areas
The subject area welcomes applications from suitably qualified students who wish to pursue postgraduate research degrees (MPhil and PhD awarded by the University of Leicester).