The Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies welcomes applications for the Master of Arts (Literary Studies), which offers students a fully taught programme on a unit system. By taking taught courses, students develop advanced knowledge and critical skills in contemporary literary studies. Students will take 10 dedicated level MA courses: 3 foundational courses, and 7 chosen from a range of more specialised electives. Of these students may also include an Independent Study where they conceive their own short research essay in consultation with a faculty supervisor.

It is possible for a full-time student to complete the degree in two semesters, i.e. in one year. Some students may take longer to complete the degree, for instance, over a period of three semesters. Students can undertake the degree as full-time or part-time students. A full-time student has a maximum period of three years to complete the degree, while a part-time student has four years to do so. Foreign students on a student pass can only enrol as full-time students.

To obtain the MA in Literary Studies, candidates are required to:

1. Pass a minimum of 40 units or ten courses (each course is worth 4 units). The ten courses (40 units) should comprise:

• • 3 foundational courses:
    • ENC5149 Literary Studies: Overview and Writing Practices
    • ENC5150 Survey of the Discipline: Methods and Approaches
    • ENC5151 Global Anglophone Literature
  • 7 courses selected from an available selection, which may include:
    • An Independent Study
    • Recognised courses from other programmes, including:
      ELC5212 History of English; ELC5256 Onomastics: the Study of Names; TPS5213 Performing Shakespeare in Asia; TPS5215 Theatre and the Novel

Subject to the approval of the Department, students may take up to two 4000-level courses in English Literature. However, ENC students cannot usually take EN5000-level or EN6000-level research courses (unless granted approval in exceptional cases).

Candidates who have completed equivalent courses which were not used towards obtaining another degree prior to admission to the Master of Arts (Literary Studies) may apply to the Head of Department for an exemption of course(s), subject to a maximum of 50% of the MA requirements.

Candidates will be advised on the possible composition of their programme by the Department.

2. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 for all examinable courses. The candidature of a student will be terminated if he/she:

• • obtains a GPA of less than 2.5 for two consecutive semesters, or less than 3.0 for three consecutive semesters; or
  • fails more than two courses

3. Fulfil 50% residency in Singapore.

For admission requirements, please see here.

For information on course fees and financial aid, please see here.