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History of Photography (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

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MLitt in History of Photography offers a range of innovative modules that cover from the origins of photography to contemporary practices and debates, including modernist art photography, documentary approaches, photographic collections, and technological advances up to the digital era. The MLitt in History of Photography offers a unique opportunity to study the history of photography as a specialised field of research. This innovative degree is inspired by the important role played by St Andrews in the early history of the most influential visual medium of the modern era.Students are introduced to the theoretical and methodological challenges and debates that photography’s multiple functions and contexts have provoked since its invention.Classes make full use of the outstanding photographic collections of the University Library and associated archives, such as that held by the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh.Small class sizes prioritise discussion with peers and interaction with the tutor. The MLitt degree requires two semesters of full-time (or four semesters part-time) coursework, normally equivalent to four modules. Each module has a minimum contact time of 16 hours. The modules are taught as small group discussion seminars, with an average size of four to eight students in each group. Additionally, there may be class trips where relevant to the taught modules.One year full time or two years part time.

Application deadline

08 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,880per year

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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 90

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    204 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    6th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    15th

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