The School of Journalism, Media and Communication wishes to appoint two studentships for MA (by Research). The studentships are tenable for up to 1 year [subject to satisfactory progress]. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees for UK/EU residents. The successful applicants will start on 1 January 2012. International applicants may apply but will be expected to pay the difference between the UK/EU and International Fee Rate.
Project Areas
The School would like to invite research proposals (up to a maximum of 2000 words) in the following areas:
• Modern and Contemporary English poetry
• American Literature and Culture
• Anglo-Irish Literature
• The Renaissance
You will require the ability to conduct sustained independent research. A good first degree (2:1 or above) in English literature or related subject in the field of cultural studies.
Informal enquiries about the posts can be made to Professor Will Kaufman (wkaufman@uclan.ac.uk), Tel: 01772 893035 or Dr Tom Day (taday@uclan.ac.uk), Tel 01772 893039
Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS1039) should be directed to the Graduate Research School Office. Tel: 01772 895082 or email: researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk
Closing Date: 5 September 2011
Provisional Interview Date: 4 October 2011
