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American Studies, MA by Research

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JUL

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

An MA by Research in American Studies at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as the culmination of taught studies, or if you are considering further research. You will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis. As a research student, you are required to attend valuable skills and training courses. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the Postgraduate Conference.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,400per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    American Studies

    4th out of 6 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 147
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    4th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    2nd

    1

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