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Old English Studies (MA) – (M.A.)
University of Nottingham
English Studies| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,690 ≈ € 12,762 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Nottingham / 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 Nottingham
Course Content
The course aims to provide you with:
o a practical understanding of the origins of the Old English language, its development during the Anglo-Saxon period, and its subsequent evolution;
o a detailed knowledge of the literature of Anglo-Saxon England in its early medieval context;
o an informed knowledge of research approaches and methodologies in Old English language and literature;
o and a firm research background for future doctoral research.
Text-work on this course includes a detailed study of Beowulf.
In addition, you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules to consolidate further your knowledge of Anglo-Saxon culture and/or to extend your academic experience into related areas of early medieval studies.
Full details about the content of the MA in Old English Studies is available on the School of English Studies website.
Course Structure
This course can be taken over one year, full-time (September to September) or part-time over two to three years.
The programme is organised round two core modules - Old English Texts (I and II) and Old English in History (I and II). These are both taught (in two-hour seminars, in alternate weeks) throughout the autumn and the spring semesters.
All taught modules are assessed by written work of between 3,000 words (for a 15-credit module) and 6,000 words (for a 30-credit module) which is set towards the end of the semester in which the module is taught.
The dissertation module is assessed by written work of 12-15,000 words.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry requirements:2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree from British University or international equivalent)Including:English Language and /or Literature combined with another Arts / Humanities subjectOther requirements:Transcripts are required. Applicants should have prior knowledge of Old English from undergraduate study. Written work is complusory for any non-native English speaker. Applicants will be provided with topics by the School.IELTS:6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)TOEFL paper based:573 with 4.5 in TWETOEFL computer based:230 with 4.5 in TWETOEFL IBT:88 (no less than 19 in any element)
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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