University
University of Auckland
Master of Literature - Japanese
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected
Summary
Complete a second masters degree in an Arts subject.
Programme overview
The MLitt is an alternative to the PhD if you already have a masters degree and want to complete a substantial research project.
You can complete an MLitt in most subjects offered by the Faculty of Arts, subject to approval and availability of supervision. You can further your research interests in the same subject as your first masters degree, or undertake research in a new area.
Programme structure
120-point thesis
One year of full-time study or up to two years of consecutive part-time study
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Where could this programme take you?
An MLitt could be useful for a range of academic or professional careers, especially if you don't want to undertake doctoral study.
Further study options
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry criteria
You need to have completed a masters degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands less than 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.
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