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Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture (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

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture explores the key texts, contexts and theories that have shaped literature and culture from 1900 to the present.

Course information

The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture is an intensive one-year taught programme run by the School of English. The course aims to enhance students’ textual knowledge and promote thinking about the interconnections between modern and contemporary literature and its historical, cultural and theoretical contexts.

Students will read and discuss some of the major texts and debates which have contributed to the shaping of the 'modernist', 'postmodern' and 'contemporary' cultural moments.

The MLitt is aimed at those interested in modern and contemporary literature, in the acquisition of a taught postgraduate qualification, and in the possibility of moving towards a PhD.

Highlights

  • Study the interdisciplinary dimensions of modern and contemporary culture through topics which explore cultural production across the arts, music, film and literature.
  • Learn about the key developments in modern and contemporary literary studies in dialogue with leading scholars.
  • Typical seminar topics might include: women’s writing and gender studies; crime fiction; contemporary critical theory; modern and contemporary poetry; postcolonialism; Scottish literature; war writing; literature of the 1940s; British cinema and music.

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

Students living in United States
(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

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    3rd out of 96

    3rd out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    194 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    7th

    12
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    204 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    15th

    3

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