Introduction
The programme aims to equip candidates with knowledge of theories and practices relevant to the field of English literature. In this programme, candidates are exposed to the latest developments in World literature, American literature and British literature. The programme aims to train professionals from the public and private sectors to be specialists in English literature.
Entrance Requirements
i. Candidates should have a Second Class Upper Division Bachelor’s degree or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in English language studies or English literature (Major or Minor) from UPM or other recognized universities.
ii. Applicants with a CGPA of less than 3.0 or a Second Class Lower Division Bachelor’s degree may be considered if they have work experience (min. 1 year) in related fields.
iii. Applicants who do not hold a Major or Minor qualification in English language studies or English literature are required to take three preparatory courses at the B.A. (English Literature) level in the first semester and must obtain a minimum grade of B+ for each of the courses.
Semester Programme Offered
First semester and Second semester of each academic year.
Programme Requirements
a. Coursework Requirements
Candidates pursuing this programme are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits of coursework.
i. List of courses
BBI 5201 Research Methods in English Studies 3 credits and
BBL 5202 Critical Appreciation 3 credits
ii. Preparatory Courses
BBL 3101 A Survey of Prose Forms and Poetry in English 3 credits
BBL 3201 Introduction to Critical Appreciation 3 credits
BBL 3216 The Novel and Short Story in English 3 credits or
BBL 3217 Poetry and Drama in English 3 credits
b. Other Requirements
i. Thesis
SPS 5999 Master’s Research
The candidate must register for the Master’s Research (SPS 5999) course. This is a research project course that will culminate into a thesis by the end of the programme. This thesis will be assessed and a viva voce will be conducted to ensure the candidate’s competency in field of study.
ii. Seminar
SPS 5903 Seminar
The candidate is required to enroll for the SPS 5903 course that represents a defense of the research proposal. This course has to be taken as soon as the proposal has been approved by the thesis supervisory committee (not the academic advisor). The course will be assessed and the candidate will be given either a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.
Updated:: 27/03/2013 [noorziha]
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia