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English Literature (Taught)

  • MLitt
  • 12 Months
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Postgraduate
University of St Andrews
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Course summary

The MLitt in English Literature offers a rigorous programme of study covering the medieval literature of England and Scotland from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early Renaissance.

Modules

Please see the Course Details section for information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/english/medieval-english-mlitt/

Assessment method

Assessment is conducted through coursework essays, assessed exercises and the final dissertation.

The School of English prides itself on its support of student work through detailed feedback and commentary.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of St Andrews

Study options

  • MLitt • Full-time • 12 Months

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

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Entry requirements

  • A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area.
  • If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements.

English language requirements

For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.

English language requirements for postgraduate studentshttps://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.

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