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Literature and Film – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
Department of American and Canadian Studies
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,830 - ≈ € 12,870 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This new interdisciplinary programme explores key approaches to film and contemporary literature, from the late nineteenth century to the present day, with an emphasis on their critical, ideological and aesthetic practices.
Our academic staff’s research specialisms bring a broad range of aesthetic, theoretical and historical approaches to the study of film, literature, spectatorship and reading, so you’ll benefit from their expertise.
You will develop a critical understanding of film and literature and the optional modules allow you the flexibility to choose areas that interest you the most, so you have to freedom to work on literature or film or work equally on both.
Contents
You will take the following core modules:
* Contemporary Literary Cultures: Politics
* Contemporary Literary Cultures: Performance
* Film Theory Politics
* Research Skills
You will also complete a 12,000 word dissertation on literature or film or a combination of the two.
You will take two optional modules (one must be in Film) from a list which includes:
* Narrative in Film and Fiction
* Death and the Moving Image
* Italian Cinema and Interiority
* Cold War Film
* Caribbean Fiction
* Modernism 1910-1940
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Required subjects and grades: We require a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject area (Literature, Film Studies, Liberal Arts, American Studies).
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International students We accept a range of qualifications from different countries
Additional information:
We also consider applicants from other disciplines and with relevant work experience. Please contact us for further information
Standard English language requirements apply: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band; TOEFL IBT 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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