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  MA - English (by Research)


University of Kent    School of English

Full time & Part time September Research Only, MA 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
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The MA in English at the University of Kent offers a wide range of research opportunities in various areas of English and associated studies. With expert staff and a strong international reputation, the programme covers topics such as modernism, Shakespeare, American literature, postcolonial literature, and more. The School of English provides a vibrant research culture and fosters interdisciplinary approaches. The programme requires a lower second class honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Full-time study is available for international students, while part-time study is limited to distance or blended-learning programmes. Join us to explore the rich world of English literature!

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Staff supervise research in most areas of English and associated studies, and have expertise in the following areas: theory, modernism and postmodernism, 18th and 19th-century studies, women’s writing, literature and visual arts, Shakespeare and the Renaissance, early modern literature and culture, medieval studies, American literature, postcolonial literature and modern poetry.

About the School of English

The School of English has a strong international reputation and global perspective, apparent both in the background of its staff and in the diversity of our teaching and research interests.

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Entry Requirements

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent).

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.




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Student Profile

Katja May

Why did you choose to study at Kent?
I came to Kent as an undergraduate student, stayed for a taught MA and then the PhD. What makes Kent special for me is the amazingly supportive staff, as well as the great facilities. I also feel that my School, in particular, is open to less conservative and more ‘out of the box’ research which I think is fantastic.

Can you describe your research project?
Through a series of case studies, I am researching the relationship between text and textile. I am interested in how ‘textuality’ can function as a form of politics in feminist activism.

Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of needlework, both generally and in relation to feminist activism – for example, at the recent Women’s Marches where people wore so-called ‘pussyhats’. Yet, historically, needlework has often been discussed in terms of binaries – traditional or subversive, art or craft, alternative methods of production versus mass production, to name a few.

My research hopes to move away from a binary classification of needlework as ‘either-or’ and to theorise it as something that is 'always in the making' and, as such, a form of radical politics.

What aspects of research do you find most rewarding?
It’s those moments when everything somehow clicks into place or when I’m reading a text and I find myself cheering for the argument because it’s so brilliant.

How have you found the supervision process?
My supervisors are brilliant. They are very supportive of everything I do and their feedback is invaluable.

What other support do you receive as a research student?
There are a variety of workshops on offer from the Graduate School; I’ve been on a lot and each one has been helpful in one way or another. I’ve also enjoyed meeting research students from others disciplines at the workshops and have been able to make some new friends.

The financial support I receive from my School in order to attend conferences or external trainings is invaluable. And I appreciate the support from library staff, as I need to order in a lot of books.

How have you funded your studies?
I have a 50th Anniversary Vice Chancellor research scholarship and, as part of this, I am also working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

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