English and Digital Education MSc

Entry requirements

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

Months of entry

September

Course content

Study English literature modules with the School of English while also studying modules integrating and exploring theory and practice in the field of digital education with the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute. This degree 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.

Highlights

• 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.

While the programme does not include an assessed teaching placement or practicum, it supports students in exploring how theory can be applied to real-word situations through:

• practical learning and assessment tasks
• materials development activities

Information for international students

You will need to be proficient in the English language. Students are required to meet the School of English language requirement rather than the Digital Education language requirement. Information about English language entry requirements for this programme is available on the postgraduate English language requirements page.

Fees and funding

The University of St Andrews is committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts or other support. Visit the course page to explore available funding options.