German
Royal Holloway, University of London
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
The core of the MA by Research is a 25,000 word dissertation on a subject of your own choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills.
You will also complete a research-focused, taught module which will equip you with a range of theoretical and historical approaches to the study of literature, art and culture, enabling you to articulate, refine and persistently test your approach to your chosen topic within this broader theoretical and methodological framework.
Central areas in which research supervision is offered are: modern German literature, German and Austrian poetry (eighteenth nineteenth and twentieth century), the age of Goethe, German realism, the fin de siècle, expressionism and a range of eighteenth century to twentieth century authors, topics and approaches, among others.
Description
The MA by Research (German) at Royal Holloway is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts, on a broad range of subjects, including literature, visual or cultural studies or comparative topics.
The core of the MA by Research is a 25,000 word dissertation on a subject of your own choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills.
You will also complete a research-focused, taught module which will equip you with a range of theoretical and historical approaches to the study of literature, art and culture, enabling you to articulate, refine and persistently test your approach to your chosen topic within this broader theoretical and methodological framework.
Central areas in which research supervision is offered are: modern German literature, German and Austrian poetry (eighteenth nineteenth and twentieth century), the age of Goethe, German realism, the fin de siècle, expressionism and a range of eighteenth century to twentieth century authors, topics and approaches, among others.
Department: Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Qualification:
MA (Res)
Qualification Level:
RQF Level 7
Requirements:
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent, relevant language may be required. Relevant professional qualifications and relevant experience in an associated area. For non-native English speakers, our requirements are: IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other subscores.
Assessment Methods:
The taught course is assessed by essay and presentation. The dissertation is examined by a Visiting Examiner and includes a viva voce.
Modules:
Mandatory modules include:
Theories of Literature and Visual Culture
This course is the core taught course for all students and is taught across two terms. It provides you with knowledge of a range of historical and modern theoretical approaches to the study of literature and the visual arts. It refines your theoretical understanding and provides you with the methodological tools needed to proceed to PhD research if you so wish.
Dissertation:
A 25,000 word dissertation on a subject of your choice. You will receive one-on-one support from a dedicated supervisor/advisor.
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