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PostgraduateMA (Res)

The Contemporary Novel (Practice as Research)

University of Kent
Canterbury, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,810Per Year (Intl)
£4,195Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA (Res) The Contemporary Novel (Practice as Research) at University of Kent is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme enables students to conduct a substantial piece of research that leads to the creation of a full-length contemporary novel and a piece of critical/theoretical writing on a related subject. International tuition fees are £13,810 per year, home/UK fees are £4,195 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Fiction and Theory
Research Methodologies in Creative Writing
Creative Practice and Experimentation
Advanced Narrative Techniques
Critical Analysis of the Novel Form
Writing the Long Form
Contextual Studies in Contemporary Literature
Thesis and Creative Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,810

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,810

Home Student Fee

£4,195

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
2%Studying
16%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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