A good first degree in English or a closely related discipline is normally required. Applicants are required to send, together with their application:
(i) a short tide and statement (300-500 words) of the research proposed. This should be sufficiently specific to permit its evaluation as a realistic research topic. Note that such a statement is required of all applicants, including those not intending to proceed to the M.Litt. or Ph.D;
(ii) a piece of written work (such as an essay or course-assignment), of any length up to 5,000 words; this work will be returned if postage is prepaid.
If the research demands special skills (for example, knowledge of an ancient, medieval or modern language, musical notation, etc.), an applicant should indicate precisely and briefly what standard of proficiency has already been achieved.
Closing dates for receipt of application forms by the Board uf Graduate Studies for admission in October: 15 February. Decisions not taken before early April.
Students wilt be expected to submit a substantial dissertation, on a subject of their own choice, at the end of the course. Close guidance on coursework essays as well as individual supervision of the dissertation, will be given. Two English Faculty Graduate seminars, ‘Restoration to Reform’ and ‘Romanticism’, in which invited speakers present papers, run in all three terms.
M.Phil, course teaching will take place in the Michaelmas and Lent terms. It will take the form of:
One year courses offered by this Faculty: M.Phil. Degrees
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