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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1858
Total Students: 18,000 +
Int. Students: 1,630 +
Main Campus Address
Village Way, Brighton BN1 9PH, United Kingdom
This masters degree celebrates and debates global contemporary literatures, literary cultures and history.
At Brighton we believe that humanist engagement in contemporary issues demands engaged citizens – and our MA enables our students to analyse, produce and experience intellectually and politically engaged writing and literature which responds to cultural and social change.
You will examine how the world is debated, represented and challenged through fiction and text. We ask you to think critically about topical issues so you develop an understanding of your own and others' place as critical readers, writers and media-producers, performers and consumers in local and global contexts.
By exploring concepts such as globalisation and environmentalism, and by reflecting on the legacy of colonialism, you will investigate how these ideas produced literary categories such as global English, postcolonial literature and world literature, particularly through two core modules in semester 1 – Literatures and the Contemporary World, and Writing Black Britain.
The programme includes a placement, providing valuable experience, and option modules allow you to specialise within the field. You can choose to study partly as a distance learner, guided by our team of supportive lectures who have diverse expertise within contemporary literature.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
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*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
Our Contemporary Literatures MA will develop your confidence with research, critical writing and close analytical reading. You will also focus on specific discipline-based skills such as analytical writing, creative thinking, and speaking and giving presentations to enhance your communication skills, which are valued in professions such as publishing, teaching, marketing, PR, journalism and politics.
The Communities in Practice placement module is a great opportunity to gain experience and insight into work-based practices. You’ll enhance your research or craft and also your understanding of how processes might be applied to a real-life scenario or setting.
Advice, guidance and support are provided throughout the degree to assist you in moving on to your next challenge – whether that be bringing new skills to a current career, moving towards a new career goal, or extending your studying to PhD level.
Vice-Chancellor international scholarships
About these scholarships
We offer the following scholarships for international masters-level students from the below regions:
These scholarships are open to students studying within any of our academic schools, excluding Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Scholarships are awarded as a £2,000 reduction on tuition fees for the first year of study, which is automatically deducted after enrolment to students that meet the eligibility criteria.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 14,892
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE
Work Permit:
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