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Romantic and Victorian Studies (MLitt)

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MLitt - Master of Letters

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MLitt in Romantic and Victorian Studies enhances students' knowledge and thinking about Romanticism and Victorian literature through the study of literary culture from the 1790s to 1900. By exploring a range of literary genres, students will gain knowledge of the phases of literary production and reception, and of relevant cultural and historical contexts.

Course information

The MLitt in Romantic and Victorian Studies is an intensive one-year taught programme run by the School of English. The course considers texts and topics from across the 18th and 19th centuries.

Highlights

  • Develop your skills as a researcher within a specific area of study by taking special topic modules.
  • Study Romantic and Victorian literature in relation to a diverse range of ideologies, including discourses of revolution and reform, debates about gender, and aestheticism.
  • Strengthen your knowledge of the historical, cultural, and critical contexts of 19th-century literature.
  • Acquire experience of independent research through work on a postgraduate dissertation.

Teaching format

Taught modules consist of weekly seminars and group discussions, normally with a maximum class size of 15 students. Modules are assessed through coursework essays. The School of English prides itself on its support of student work through detailed feedback and commentary.

During the course of the year, but particularly during the last four months, students will research and write a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of their choosing.

Careers

Graduates of the course go on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including journalism, marketing, publishing and 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 to build their employability skills.

Application deadline

31 May 2024

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 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

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 97 1

    3rd out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    194 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    7th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.23 85%

    19th

    10
  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    204 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    1st

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.28 86%

    12th

    5

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