MA Humanities - Horror and Transgression
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You can also start this course in January |
Why choose this course?
- It combines taught and individual research modules to allow you to focus on your own research project, while exploring different approaches to humanities scholarship
- You'll be supported by a team of published researchers who will enable you to develop your own skills and scholarly interests within horror and transgression
- You can undertake research projects in a range of humanities subjects including American Studies, Creative Writing, English Literature, Film Studies, Media Studies and Theatre Studies
- You'll study at Kedleston Road at the heart of our Derby campus. The site houses the four-storey library which is crammed with learning resources, as well as cafes, meeting places and a gym. Take the video tour
About the course
The new MA Humanities - Horror and Transgression is an innovative postgraduate course in film, literature and cultural studies offering the opportunity to work both critically and creatively. Drawing on the expertise of internationally renowned practicing writers and critics, the themes of Horror and Transgression explores what our limits consist of and the boundaries of culture and society. Through the analysis of culture we understand what defines us collectively and individually as humans and what is beyond the human. The course has the support of horror writer Clive Barker who is planning to be involved, saying "Thank you for Raising Hell in Derby!"
This MA is international and transnational in scope, including work on cinema and literature in the East and world cinema. This would suit all of those interested in diverse forms of film and literature, with the option of creative coursework for those that want it. It also suits those interested in philosophical and literary theoretical developments from Nietzsche to Bataille, Foucault, Kristeva, and Deleuze and transgressive writers, such as Burroughs, Ballard and Burgess.
"The UK has always had a rich history of horror, and a time when a new generation of British horror practioners are making interesting and provocative work, The University of Derby's MA in Horror and Trangression looks to be an important step forward in further establishing the genre as a rich source of social, political and cultural significance."
Steve Sheil, director of critically acclaimed Brit-Horror feature Mum & Dad as well as one of the organisers of the Mayhem Horror Film Festival
Your career
This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge relevant to a range of careers. It provides training in research methodologies for students who wish to progress on to an MPhil or PhD in a humanities discipline, and then follow either a research or academic career path. The course also encourages you to develop skills that are desired by employers in a number of industries including arts or public service administration, publishing, broadcasting, archival services and librarianship.
How you're assessed
Coursework
Start dates
Fees*
UK/EU students
- £495 per single module (you usually take 9 of these modules in total).
International students
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Course length
- Full time: 1 year
- Part time: 2 years
Entry requirements
You'll need an Honours degree, 2:2 or above in American Studies, Creative Writing, English, Film ...
