Master of Arts in English


Programme Description

The Master of Arts in English Language and Literature at University of Mpumalanga will enable students to further their studies and conduct independent research in areas of their own interest. In this programme, which involves writing a dissertation, students are guided and supported by assigned, highly qualified supervisors in the fields of English Literature and English Language.
Areas of research will be determined by staff areas of expertise and the interests of the students. The Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature is a one-year qualification (full time) or two-year qualification (part time) with a total credit of 180.

  
Admission Requirements

  • Hold an Honours degree in English with an average of 65%
  • Achieve an average of at least 65% for the Honours research report
 

Duration of programme

1 year: Full-Time and 2 years: Part-time
 

Master’s Degree Dissertation Credits and Fees

Code Description Compulsory Pre-Co Requisites
 
Credits Course Fee
MA900 MA Dissertation (full-time) Y N/A 180  
MA900P MA Dissertation (part-time) Y N/A 180  

 

Career Prospects

The career opportunities for people with a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature include lecturing in higher education institutions, and working as language experts, editors, proof-readers, translators, communications officers, journalists, authors, copywriters, and marketing professionals.