Course options
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Qualification
MLitt - Master of Letters
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Location
University of St Andrews
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
This interdisciplinary course equips students with the knowledge of different theoretical approaches and current debates in the fields of history, art history, divinity, languages and literature. Students can work on topics suited to their own interests while also expanding their horizons beyond a single discipline.
Highlights
- Draws on the long-established and recognised strengths in Medieval Studies available from the participating disciplines – Art History, Divinity, English, History, Modern Languages and Philosophy.
- Gives students the opportunity to work closely with colleagues covering a vast range of expertise from Late Antiquity to the 15th century and across the medieval world, from the Middle East and the Mediterranean to the British Isles and Scandinavia.
- Introduces different theoretical approaches, current debates and the nature of cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary work in the fields of history, art history, languages and literature.
- Offers an opportunity to combine training in manuscript studies and palaeography with interdisciplinary work or single discipline modules.
- Includes weekly seminars and regular workshops, bringing students into direct contact with visiting academics.
Careers
As well as pursuing study at PhD level, other graduates of the course have gone on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including:
- journalism
- publishing
- archives
- government
- law
- management
- teaching.
The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.
Application deadline
08 August 2024
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 25,880per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of St Andrews
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University League Table
4th
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Campus address
University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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/ Max 43.66 92%1st
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10091.0 91%1st
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Student satisfaction
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