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Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and the Environment

Language and Area Studies

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MA

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

The MA Wild Writing program at Essex explores local and global wild landscapes through an interdisciplinary lens, combining science and literature. Students engage in field trips and develop unique writing approaches to address environmental challenges.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. June 24, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£10,500£10,500
Northern Ireland£10,500£10,500
Scotland£10,500£10,500
Wales£10,500£10,500
Channel Islands£10,500£10,500
Republic of Ireland£10,500£10,500
EU£22,750£22,750
International£22,750£22,750

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
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About

Overview

Essex, one of the oldest inhabited areas in the British Isles, offers a unique landscape influenced by human history. The MA Wild Writing program provides an opportunity to explore both local and global wild landscapes through an interdisciplinary approach.

Program Structure

  • Modules: The program includes a mix of science and literature modules.
  • Field Trips: Students participate in field trips that take them outside the classroom, regardless of weather conditions.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Gain insights into key environmental challenges.
  • Develop personal approaches to writing about the wild, encompassing creative, critical, and scientific perspectives.

Subject Area Information

Welsh literature is a rich and diverse field of study that encompasses a wide range of texts, from medieval poetry to contemporary novels. Courses in Welsh literature offer students the opportunity to explore the linguistic, cultural, and historical contexts of literary works written in both Welsh and English, emphasizing the unique aspects of Welsh identity expressed through literature.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Welsh Literature

  • 2. Medieval Welsh Poetry

  • 3. The Mabinogion and Welsh Mythology

  • 4. Modern Welsh Literature

  • 5. Welsh Literature in Translation

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Literary Analysis
  • Historical Contextualization
  • Research
  • Translation

Career

Graduates in Welsh literature can pursue a variety of careers that leverage their analytical, linguistic, and research skills, contributing to fields such as academia, publishing, cultural heritage, and writing.

Potential Professions
  • Academia

    Graduates can pursue careers as researchers or professors specializing in Welsh literature or Celtic studies.

  • Publishing

    Opportunities exist in editing, literary translation, and publishing, particularly for those with strong language skills.

  • Cultural Heritage

    Work in museums, archives, or cultural organizations preserving and promoting Welsh literary heritage.

  • Writing and Journalism

    Skills in literary analysis and research can lead to careers in writing, journalism, or literary criticism.

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