Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Thesis) - English in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
37,746
(c. USD21,875.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Language empowers us. It serves as the foundation for all human endeavors, from expressing emotions to shaping policies; we navigate life's complexities through language in every waking moment. Literature represents language at its most impactful. The English program at Otago has three primary objectives: exploring the rich diversity of English literature, teaching analytical methods for interpreting texts, and enhancing various communication abilities.Studying English will refine your insights, broaden your comprehension, and enrich your lifelong appreciation of language. Most importantly, it prepares you for diverse career paths across society.English cultivates crucial competencies in analytical reasoning, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication - skills highly valued in today's job market.Our alumni have pursued careers as editors, content creators, and publishing professionals, as well as authors, reporters, educators, and library specialists.English degree holders contribute to public service as researchers, diplomats, elected officials, and policy developers. Some have entered religious ministry, arts management, and media broadcasting.Otago boasts a strong reputation for preparing students for advanced studies in English and related fields, both locally and internationally. Our recent graduates have continued their education at prestigious institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, St. Andrews, and Harvard, with Otago alumni now teaching at universities throughout Britain, Australia, and North America.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
37,746