Applicants should have an Honours Bachelor degree (at least of upper-second class standard or GPA of 3.3) or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (such as English, History, Art History, Irish Studies, or Modern Languages).
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet
Band B (Standard Entry)
English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page
The study of literature is never just one thing. Modern literary culture is diverse, exciting, complex and rich. The M.Phil. in Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies grows out of and embraces this multiplicity. Here at Trinity, our School of English has internationally recognised strengths in national and international Anglophone literature, in canonical and popular literary forms, and in material literary culture and book history. The course offers graduates in English and related disciplines (such as History, Art History, and Modern Languages) the opportunity to explore more than two centuries of Anglophone writing and literary history. You will be introduced to key texts, authors and ideas from the nineteenth century through to the contemporary moment. At Trinity, you will join a supportive and dynamic community of students, scholars, and writers in a world-leading English department right at the heart of one of the world’s great literary cities. You will also have access to the outstanding library and archival collections of our world-famous copyright library, which could form the basis for your own fundamental research. Is This Course For Me? This course is aimed at students interested in exploring the unique and diverse literary culture of the modern and contemporary world. It can help you gain invaluable insights into the changing dynamics of literature, culture, and society, as well as the impact of literature on our lives. You will gain a greater understanding of the various literary movements, genres, and authors of this period, and develop analytical skills to interpret and evaluate texts. This knowledge can be applied to other areas of study, such as Film Studies/Screen Studies, Media, and Popular Culture, as well as to develop your own creative writing and research projects.