Master of Arts in English LiteratureProgramme Details

Required Credits/Units: 240

Aims of the Programme

The aim of the programme is to offer students the opportunity to examine literary, theoretical and critical texts of a variety of genres and periods, from different cultural contexts, fostering advanced skills of comprehension, interpretation and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, the student will be expected to:

a) Analyse literary texts using selected theories and identify the culture, genre, and historical context they belong to.

b) Apply a wide range of schools of thought to literary phenomena presented in particular texts.

c) Identify themes that run through the textual narratives and demonstrate how they impact society.

d) Discuss the ways in which gender and sexuality organise social structures, cultural practices and identity.

e) Demonstrate the employment of stylistic devices in the selected text by the narrator.

Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below.  Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.

• Admission to a Master’s degree programme requires an accredited Bachelor degree with Credit and above or equivalent qualification.  Students with lower results will need to enter the University’s Pre-Masters programme. Related professional qualifications at the appropriate level will also be considered for entry. 
• Students with an accredited Master’s degree will also be considered for entry.
• Recognized proof of English proficiency demonstrated by approved English language tests, if the Bachelor degree was not taught in the English language
• Copy of valid passport or national ID

In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.