Master of Arts - English by Research

University of South Wales - Treforest

The MA English by Research is an opportunity to conduct in-depth research on a topic of choice from the field of modern literary studies, relative to an area of staff expertise. This piece of original research will usually be based on close study of the primary texts as well as engagement with critical, contextual and theoretical material as appropriate. Students will conduct their research under the close supervision of a member of staff. 

The research topic will be decided in consultation with a member of the English team. An individual supervisor will be assigned during the application and interview process and students will then work closely with them. A Masters by Research degree allows learners to carry out an independent supervised research project on an approved topic of their choice. At the end of their studies they will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words. As with all research degrees, examination is a two-part process: examination of the thesis followed by a viva examination.

English at the University of South Wales has a vibrant and highly-rated research community of literary scholars, creative writers and language specialists. While the research is internationally-recognized and ranges from the medieval period to the present day, English at USW has a particularly strong commitment to the south Wales valleys in which the University is situated.