Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

MA MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY WRITING (PART TIME)

Key details 

MA MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY WRITING (PART TIME)

Start Year
2023
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Master of Arts
Duration (years)
2

Assessment for Year 1

Living Modernism and your spring option module will each be assessed by a final 5,000-word piece, which, depending on the module, will be critical, creative, or creative-critical.  

For most modules you will test your knowledge and practical skills in practice (formative) assignments before your summative assessments, which count towards your final grades. You’ll discuss your formative feedback with your teachers as part of a deepening self-reflective journey through your studies.

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Assessment for Year 2

Most of the option modules in your second year will also be assessed by a 5,000-word piece, supported by formative work which you will complete over the course of the semester. 

Your dissertation will be 15,000 words and may be critical or creative-critical, but not wholly creative.

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This is the first year of your taught Masters programme. For students on Modern and Contemporary Writing (T1Q324103) - Fiction 'After' Modernism (LDCE7012A) and Describing Poetry (LDCC7009A) are specifically recommended in semester 1. Ludic Literature (LDCE7006B), Creative-Critical Writing (LDCE7004B), and Contemporary Fiction (LDCC7020B) are specifically recommended for semester 2. Students should exercise care if they wish to take other modules, and consult with the module convenor to make sure that they are qualified. Students should be aware that spaces may be limited on optional modules which are core/compulsory for other MAs and that there are minimum and maximum numbers for all modules. In exceptional circumstances this may lead to you not being allocated your first-choice module. We strongly recommend that students contact the Course Director and Module conveners before you make your module choices.

Assessment for Year 1

Living Modernism and your spring option module will each be assessed by a final 5,000-word piece, which, depending on the module, will be critical, creative, or creative-critical.  

For most modules you will test your knowledge and practical skills in practice (formative) assignments before your summative assessments, which count towards your final grades. You’ll discuss your formative feedback with your teachers as part of a deepening self-reflective journey through your studies.

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

This is the second year of your taught Masters programme.

Assessment for Year 2

Most of the option modules in your second year will also be assessed by a 5,000-word piece, supported by formative work which you will complete over the course of the semester. 

Your dissertation will be 15,000 words and may be critical or creative-critical, but not wholly creative.

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Entry Requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors (Hons) degree - 2.1 or equivalent

Degree subject

English Literature or a Related Subject Preferred

Additional entry requirements

Candidates will be required to submit a sample of academic writing (for example an essay from your undergraduate degree) of up to 3000 words with their application.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in writing and 6.0 in all other components)

  • PTE (Pearson): 76 (minimum 75 in writing and 64 in all other components)

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests

INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk

Intakes

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

Course Reference Number: 6884922

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2023/24 are: 

  • UK Students: £9,500 (full time) 

  • International Students: £19,800 (full time) 

If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students). 

We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month. 

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here

 

Scholarships and Bursaries 

The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates. 

Course related costs

Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.  

Course Reference Number: 6884922

How to Apply

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

To apply please use our online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

Course Reference Number: 6884922
Key details
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Master of Arts
Duration (years)
2
Study in a famously innovative department which played a significant role in establishing the study of contemporary and women’s writing, in developing the study of literary translation and multilingual approaches, and in pioneering the teaching of creative writing. Based in Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature, you will study with poets, novelists, playwrights, translators, biographers, philosophers, and historians, tailoring a programme of study that suits your particular interests: whether they be more in modernism or in contemporary writing, and whether your approach is more creative-critical, historical, or philosophical.
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