Ireland · Master's
University College Cork
MA in English (Modernities)
University College Cork
Course Overview
University College Cork's MA in English (Modernities) is taught within one of Ireland's leading humanities schools at a QS top-275 university. The 1-year taught Master's explores modern and contemporary literature, theory, and culture — from modernism and the avant-garde to postcolonial, gender, and digital literary studies — with seminar-based teaching, a substantial dissertation, and close mentoring from a research-active English department. Cork's UNESCO City of Music setting and Ireland's deep literary tradition give the programme a distinctive cultural context.
Sri Lankan applicants — graduates in English, literature, languages, and the humanities — choose UCC for: an English-medium postgraduate humanities credential, lower living costs than Dublin, Ireland's English-speaking EU study environment, and the generous Third Level Graduate Programme stay-back. The MA suits those targeting teaching and lecturing, publishing and editing, content and communications, the cultural sector, and doctoral research in literature.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (minimum 2.1 / upper second-class honours equivalent) in English, Literature, or a closely-related humanities discipline.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with BA degrees in English / English Literature (Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, Jaffna) are competitive; strong A/L English and English-medium study are valued.
- check_circle A statement of purpose and a sample of academic writing.
- check_circle Two academic references; certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates.
- check_circle A clear research interest aligned with the department's strengths strengthens the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme, non-EU) | €18,400 | Rs. 7,360,000 |
| Living Expenses in Cork (12 months) | €12,500 | Rs. 5,000,000 |
| Student Visa, IRP & Health Insurance | €800 | Rs. 320,000 |
| Books & Materials | €500 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | €32,200 | Rs. 12,880,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Ireland's Third Level Graduate Programme lets non-EU Master's graduates stay up to 24 months to seek work. English MA graduates work in teaching and lecturing, publishing and editing, communications and content, marketing, the cultural and arts sector, and library and archive roles. Sri Lankan returnees route into school and university teaching, publishing and media, content and communications roles, and doctoral study in literature.
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