The MLitt in Theology, Imagination and the Arts gives students a theoretically inflected and historically contextualised introduction to the field of theology and the arts, acting as a stepping stone for those considering doctoral research in the field.
Postgraduate; leading to a Master of Letters (MLitt)
One year full time
A good 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in theology or an arts subject. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.
UK and EU: £6,800
Overseas: £17,090
For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.
If you are looking to start this programme in 2017, you can find information about 2017 entry on the 2017 Theology, Imagination and the Arts MLitt page. Information about all programmes from previous years of entry can be found in our archive.
The MLitt in Theology, Imagination and the Arts is a one-year taught programme run by the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts (ITIA), part of the School of Divinity. The programme is designed to provide a broad introduction to postgraduate work in the field of theology and the arts. It can be taken as self-contained programme of study or as a grounding for those intending to pursue doctoral research in this field.
The programme consists of three taught modules taken over two semesters followed by a 15,000-word dissertation written over three months during summer. Modules are taught through weekly lectures with class sizes typically ranging from 6 to 12 students. Assessment comprises a combination of coursework and written examination.
Students attend ITIA’s weekly research seminar, and may, if they wish, enrol in language classes and attend other lectures, seminars and reading groups as appropriate. The School offers classes in Hebrew, Greek and Latin, which are open to all students.
Further particulars regarding curriculum development.
Each module typically comprises:
For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue.
The modules listed ran in the academic year 2015-2016 and are indicative of this course. There is no guarantee that these modules will run for 2016 entry.
Take a look at the most up-to-date modules in the module catalogue.
Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise students in their choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of 15,000 words must be submitted by a date specified in August.
If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MLitt, there is an exit award available that allows suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and receive a PGDip instead of an MLitt.
ITIA is a vibrant community of established scholars, post-docs, and graduate students. The weekly research seminar, at which internal and guest speakers discuss their ongoing work, is at the heart of the Institute’s day-to-day life.
The quarterly ITIA Research Forum allows graduates to discuss ongoing research and provides professional training for graduates.
The Transept, a student-led artist group, meets weekly to discuss original work in all art forms.
ITIA is home to or associated with a number of publications:
There are many potential scholarships or support schemes available to postgraduates.
St Salvator’s Chapel Choir scholarship
This provides choral and organ scholarships for home and EU postgraduates which subsidises music lessons and provides opportunities to attend organ academies, recitals and the annual choir tour.
In addition to the MLitt, the School offers a two-year residential Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree option in Theology, Imagination and the Arts.
Many of our graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews. ITIA provides a competitive and rigorous PhD programme aimed at those who already have the necessary coursework grounding to begin an independent doctoral research project.
Recent Graduate Discount
The University of St Andrews offers a 10% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees for students who have graduated during the last three years and are now starting a postgraduate programme.
Students on the Theology, Imagination and the Arts MLitt programme are provided with the skills they need to succeed in an international job market, both academic and non-academic. Graduates have taken up roles in a wide variety of occupations. Recent destinations include:
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Email: itia.inquiries@st-andrews.ac.uk
Admission to the University of St Andrews is governed by our Admissions policy.
As a research intensive institution, the University ensures that its teaching references the research interests of its staff, which may change from time to time. As a result, programmes are regularly reviewed with the aim of enhancing students' learning experience. Course revision protocol (PDF)
The University will clarify compulsory fees and charges it requires any student to pay at the time of offer. The offer will also clarify conditions for any variation of fees. Fee setting protocol (PDF)