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Look at this extract from a UK university's web pages. American websites may use different terms.
- Qualification: Diploma or MA. Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time. The MA course is a 180-credit course, consisting of 120 credits of core and elective modules plus a 60-credit dissertation module. Core modules are obligatory. Candidates not wishing to proceed to the MA may opt for the Diploma (120 credits without dissertation).
- Course description: The course covers all the major aspects of present-day English language and culture. Topics include grammar, vocabulary, language in society, literature in English (for a full list, see the list of modules). Elective modules only run if a minimum of ten students enrol. The modules consist of a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials.
- Assessment: A 3,000-word assignment must be submitted for each core module. Elective modules are assessed through essays, projects and portfolios. The word limit for the dissertation is 12,000 to 15,000 words. Candidates must achieve a pass grade in all four core modules... Candidates who achieve a grade average of 70% or more over all modules may be eligible for a distinction.
Dr Ward is holding a question-and-answer session for new MA students.
Reza: Can we defer the dissertation if we can't stay here during the summer?
Dr Ward: Yes, you can defer for a year, but don't forget, if you do go home, you won't be able to have fact-to-face supervisions.
Simon: Are the in-sessional language courses compulsory?
Dr Ward: No. Most of you did the pre-sessional, which is the most important. But there are good in-sessional courses you can sign up for, especially the EAP writing course.
Angela: If we get the MA, can we go on to do a PhD immediately?
Dr Ward: Not automatically. You have to show you can do PhD standard work first anyway, and then upgrade to the PhD programme after a year or so.