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 compulsory foundational courses:
    • ENC5149: Literary Studies: Overview and Writing Practices
    • ENC5150: Survey of the Discipline: Methods and Approaches
    • ENC5151: Global Anglophone Literature
  • 7 elective courses selected from an available selection, which may include:
    • an Independent Study
    • recognised courses from other programmes, including:
      TPS5213 Performing Shakespeare in Asia; TPS5215 Theatre and the Novel

Subject to the approval of the Department, candidates may take up to 2 5000 or 6000-level courses from other departments. Candidates may also take up to 2 4000-level courses in EN.

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.

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

Candidates must fulfil 50% residency in Singapore.