Master of Arts in European Studies

University of Canterbury

The Master of Arts (MA) degree consists of taught coursework, which may include internship opportunities, and independent research in a wide variety of Arts subjects. It provides the opportunity to critically examine current practices in the field, while also demonstrating understanding of the principles of research. MA students within Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata Faculty of Arts benefit from: a lively and supportive postgraduate culture working with the Professional and Community Engagement Programme towards an internship that fits you and your interests access to world-class research centres in the humanities and social sciences. Those interested in a research-focused programme of study in their subject may consider the Master of Arts (Thesis). English study at postgraduate level is both challenging and satisfying. You will develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing your own interests in areas including literature, film, and culture. Postgraduate study in English will prepare you for a career that requires sophisticated creative and analytical skills. Study Involve: We are a close-knit and supportive department with wide-ranging teaching and research interests. Our postgraduate students are an intrinsic and valued part of our community. As an interdisciplinary department, we supervise creative and research projects across many fields, which means we can support students with diverse interests and backgrounds. These include traditional ‘textual’ areas such as literary and film studies, as well as more recent fields such as Digital Humanities, Cultural Studies, and Human-Animal Studies.

Faculty of Arts