MA in Modern English Literature

Seminars, presentations, round-table discussions and individual question and answer sessions form the core of the instructional paradigm in the course. Assessments are by research essay and thesis.

The essays range from 2,000-2,500 words and each module is assessed by a single essay. The titles and topics of these essays are negotiated between the student and the course lecturer, with the parameters of choice being set by the lecturer. The other element of assessment is a 15,000-20,000-word research thesis. Students are free to choose their own topic and their supervisor without restriction.
 

Please note that thesis selection is mandatory in Semester 1 and work on the thesis begins at that stage.

• 2:1 or First class honours degree

Applicants with work experience, or other suitable qualifications, may be able to enter the course. Applicants may be required to attend for interview. A minor thesis proposal should be submitted with the application. 

English Language Requirements

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 – 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will also be required to undergo an interview through English.

Fees: Click here.

See procedures for EU and Non-EU applications below.

EU/Non-EU Status Assessments

The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example. 

To determine status, EU/Non-EU Status Assessments are conducted in MIC by the International Office.

More information here.

EU Applicants

Download and complete the application form here.

• The application form must also include your university transcripts.
• In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS is also required, or equivalent.

Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Realex here, and return the application form by email to: Admissions@mic.ul.ie or by post to: Admissions Office, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick, Ireland, V94 VN26.

Non-EU Applicants

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying on +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790.

Download and complete the application form here.

• The application form must also include your university transcripts.
• In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS is also required, or equivalent.

Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Realex here, and return the application form by email to: International@mic.ul.ie or by post to: International Office, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick, Ireland, V94 VN26.