MA Shakespeare - including Shakespeare and Education pathway (On campus or by distance learning)
Program Overview
The program can be pursued full-time or part-time on-site or part-time by distance learning.
University of Birmingham Summary
Overview:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
Entry Requirements:
- Standard Requirements: A 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in English or a related subject.
- Alternative Entry: Completion of either the "Spring into Shakespeare" or "Fall in with Shakespeare" short courses can be used in place of the Honours degree entry requirements for the MA programmes in Shakespeare, Shakespeare and Education, and Shakespeare and Creativity.
- Application Review: All applications are treated on their merits, and references, personal statement, and past experience are reviewed alongside qualifications.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. Equivalent scores are accepted for TOEFL, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English Advanced.
- English for Academic Purposes Presessional Course: Available for students who do not meet the language requirement. Successful completion fulfills the language requirement.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills.
- Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component.
