Overview

The English and Digital Education programme offered by University of St Andrews will uniquely prepare you for PhD study in English Literature as well as for a future career in digital education, or any professional career where the ability to read critically, analyse carefully, and write to an expert level is paramount.

School of English modules introduce students to the central debates, ideas and concepts that have shaped literary studies today, while looking ahead to future innovations. Digital education is a rapidly expanding field that is becoming crucial to the delivery of education in all contexts. There is therefore a growing need for practitioners to explore in depth the various concepts, opportunities and challenges associated with delivering education digitally. The Digital Education modules will provide both a theoretical underpinning and an opportunity to consider the practical applications of digital education.

Key Facts

• Half of the taught credits are chosen from the modules for the MLitt in English Literature and the other half are in Digital Education, giving students the opportunity to explore both subjects.
• Conduct original research and write a dissertation in either English Literature or Digital Education, allowing you to explore your own interests.
• Develop an understanding of important current debates and new directions in literary criticism and critical theory.
• Digital Education modules are taught by an interdisciplinary team from different parts of the University and by guest speakers to provide input from a range of academic and practical backgrounds.
• Consider broad issues relating to digital education, alongside a practical focus on how to design online programmes and how to use specific learning technologies on a course.
• Interact with a global cohort of students, studying both in St Andrews and online, through module learning activities.