Overview

The English Literature - Flexible programme offered by University of St Andrews is one of five pathways available in the MLitt in English Literature. Each pathway develops well-rounded expertise in the literature of the period through a mix of core and option choice modules.

Key Facts

Choose to extend and deepen your knowledge of English literature across the historical breadth of the discipline and spanning a wide geography of writing in English.
Greater flexibility, with the option to study modules in both Women, Writing and Gender and Postcolonial and World Literatures.
Tailor your interests in dialogue with the School’s world leading experts in literary studies.
Choose from optional modules in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute, to acquire English teaching skills and improve your employability.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Medieval Literature
Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Culture
Romantic and Victorian Studies

Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
English Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree in literature-related subject area.
A CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
A personal statement of 500 words explaining why you have chosen the programme, why this subject is important to you and why you have applied to study at the University of St Andrews. Please also specify if you would like to follow a specific pathway for your English Literature credits, specifically Medieval, Shakespeare and Renaissance, Romantic and Victorian, or Modern and Contemporary.
A sample of your own, single-authored academic writing of approximately 2,000 words on a topic relevant to your chosen pathway.
One original signed academic reference.
Academic transcripts and degree certificates.

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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