Studying the MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture

The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture allows students to navigate the key texts, contexts and theories that have shaped literature and culture from 1900 to the present. Exploring a range of topics and texts from across the period, the programme aims to enhance students’ textual knowledge and promote thinking about the interconnections between modern and contemporary literature and its historical, cultural and theoretical contexts.

Contact

School of English
University of St Andrews
Castle House
The Scores
St Andrews
KY16 9AL

Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2668
Email: pgeng@st-andrews.ac.uk

School of English website

Academic staff

Student testimonials

"The English department at St Andrews fosters an inclusive community atmosphere among its postgraduates through a variety of events and get-togethers, and provides a supportive environment for learning. The teaching and administrative staff are all friendly, approachable, and really willing to help support students’ studies in any way they can. Seminars are well organised and delivered by experts in the field who are able to foster lively discussion and debate through their own enthusiasm and passion for the subject."

Vicky Addis – 2015


"From the first day of meeting my colleagues, tutors and professors in Freshers' Week, I felt instantly welcome within the School of English at St Andrews. The atmosphere of openness, inclusion and friendliness has been a constant part of my experience within the department.

The School exceeded my expectations as a centre of excellence and it goes above and beyond to provide its postgraduate community with all the support and facilities possible - particularly the Research Centre, 66 North Street. I loved my MLitt year so much that I applied to stay on to complete a PhD, and I was lucky enough to be accepted."

Eadaoin Lynch – 2014


Studying within the School of English on the MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture has been a thoroughly rewarding experience. The programme offered a challenging and stimulating range of topics on a weekly basis. The School’s staff were encouraging, supportive, and gave consistent feedback on my work and development.

I had the opportunity to develop my core research interests across papers and modules, and I feel that this has provided the perfect foundation for PhD study. Choosing an MLitt in English at St Andrews, in hindsight, was both the easiest and best academic decision that I have ever made.

Adam Welstead – 2013