Science Fiction MLitt

University of Dundee

Master

In Dundee

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Dundee (Scotland)

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    September

Our Science Fiction masters is designed to provide you with an understanding of the genre of science fiction and its relationship to different genres, national cultures, and media, covering:

the history of Science Fiction in literature, film and comics
the study of different sub-genres of Science Fiction
the issues of representation and ideology in Science Fiction
a dissertation on a Science Fiction related topic of your choice
The course is inherently interdisciplinary in its approach, and will foster creativity and ingenuity in developing critical approaches to the work.



You'll also benefit from the close relationship between the University of Dundee and Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre (DCA), which includes a cinema and runs a programme of screenings, talks and events related to our masters courses. There are also a range of annual activities and events at the University of Dundee which will be of great interest to students enrolled on the course, such as seminars and workshops by professional writers and artists, and visiting scholars.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Dundee (Dundee City)
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Fulton Building, DD1 4HN

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

Graduates will gain a high degree of knowledge and expertise about an important area of literature, art, media, and popular culture, and will explore the relationship between these fields in a highly critical and interdisciplinary way.

Students taking this programme may pursue academic careers, work in the media, or in the creative industries or publishing. An understanding of science fiction extends across publishing, computer games, the internet, television, and film. Students will meet with industry professionals in this course.

Learn more about careers related to the Humanities on our Careers Service website.

Students should normally have a good (2.1) degree in English or a relevant subject area.

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Subjects

  • Science Fiction
  • Science
  • Approaches
  • Contemporary Science
  • Science Fiction Comics
  • Science Fiction Film
  • Film
  • Scientific Romance
  • Science Fiction masters
  • Ideology

Course programme

Core Modules
  • EN51025 - Science Fiction - Issues and Approaches
  • EN52040 - New Wave to Contemporary Science Fiction
Optional modules
  • EN51008 - Science Fiction Comics
  • EN51026 - Science Fiction Film
  • EN52041 - Scientific Romance
How you will be taught

A variety of teaching methods are used, including:

  • small group teaching
  • supervised study
  • seminars
  • presentations
  • talks by invited speakers
  • discussion groups
  • lectures
  • workshops
  • practical classes
  • demonstrations.

You will also find a range of activities - including screenings at the DCA, seminars and workshops by professionals (writers and actors) and scholars, and a series of talks, conferences and relevant activities - to complement the Science Fiction MLitt degree.

How you will be assessed

The assessment methods used in this course include

  • weekly journals
  • presentations
  • research essays
  • dissertations.

Some of the option modules include assessment of creative work accompanied by reflective essays.

Dissertations are supervised on a one-to-one basis to ensure continuity, and this will provide you with the opportunity to work on an area of science-fiction study of your own choosing (subject to approval by the tutor).

Additional information

Overseas Fee - 60 Credit Module £1,800

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  • Postgraduate Degrees in Scotland
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Science Fiction MLitt

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