Overview

During the MLitt in Women, Writing and Gender at the University of St Andrews gain an excellent foundation for further research on women writers and the relationship between gender and literature.

Why study this course?

Consider broader historical and contemporary debates in feminism and gender studies, and examine the diversity of women’s literary practices across a range of centuries and genres.

Participate in the School of English's wider research culture through the School's period-based research groups, colloquia and postgraduate forum.

Careers

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

Many graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Contexts

Women, Writing and Gender

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

English language proficiency.

Supplementary application to School of English (Word)

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

sample of your own, single-authored academic writing of approximately 2,000 words on a relevant literature topic

two original signed academic references on university headed paper from your most recent degree awarding institution

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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25900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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