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Full time & Part time October, January Research Only, MPhil 4 years full-time or 7 years part-time
Communication & Media Studies (7) Creative Arts & Design (9) Languages, Literature & Culture (21)

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The English and Humanities (MPhil) programme at Birkbeck offers a vibrant and research-based approach to studying English and humanities. With a curriculum that reflects contemporary culture, we provide a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for our students. Our large and thriving postgraduate community is the largest in English studies in the University of London. Our programme allows you to undertake original research and submit a substantial dissertation. We welcome applicants with a good honours degree and preferably an MA in literary or cultural studies. International students are required to have an IELTS score of 7.0. Join us and become part of our dynamic research culture.

About the course

Birkbeck offers committed, enthusiastic and dynamic research-based teaching in English and humanities, with a constantly evolving curriculum sensitive to developments in contemporary culture.

We actively foster the creation of a lively graduate intellectual community and our students' professional development. A large number of our recent PhD graduates have successfully obtained permanent academic posts in leading universities in Britain, the United States and other countries.

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Entry Requirements

A good honours degree and preferably an MA in literary, historical or other disciplines of cultural studies.

Prior to interview you will need to submit a research proposal of 2000 words.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.




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Where is Birkbeck, University of London
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