Overview

Should we study a society in order to understand literature better or should we study literary works to learn about the society or age in which they were written? Do you believe literature can be used to influence its own times and perhaps the future? Alternatively, if a given society wants to impose its religious or ideological standpoint on authors, do you believe the latter safeguard and express their independence?

The Sociology of Literature course at Warnborough College examines all of these questions as it looks at the impact literature has on society.

Individual modules may either be combined with those from other programs, or transferred to other institutions with approval. The College does not exclude viable alternative themes proposed by students, subject to mentor and College approval.

Careers

The graduate program in the Sociology of Literature from Warnborough College is suitable for students who intend to develop professional careers in a wide range of settings.

The rigorous intellectual training that literary analysis provides has value and appeal to employers in areas such as: teaching (most likely at the college level), course development and curricula design, research, civil service, local government, charities, information technology, solicitor’s firms, publishing, journalism etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Impact of Society on Literature
Literature and Symbolism
Literature as a Means of Communication
Literature and National Identity
Literature and the “Spirit of the Age”
Literature and Causal Factors
Evaluating Literary Texts
Literature and Society
The Social Functions of Literature

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start date: monthly

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

History Sociology Literature View 8 other PhDs in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a Master's degree; or equivalent.
A full curriculum vitae/resumé.
A brief autobiography.
A brief research proposal, if you are choosing either research or projects options. Outline what you would like to do on the program – the research topic, intended methodology, and planned resources. It should be clear and concise, and can be modified later after discussion with your Program Director.
Copies of all academic transcripts. Please include English translations if your transcripts are in another language.
Two references. From employers, business partners, and/or academics.
A scanned copy of your passport or government-issued ID showing your name, date of birth and photograph.
Two passport-size photographs (if you are posting a paper application).
Application fee of €100.
All other relevant and related information or documentation (e.g. scholarship requests, etc.)

Tuition Fee

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International

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
EU/EEA

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.

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