Entry requirements

A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a Modern Language or Comparative Literature in the relevant pathway subject. Secondary pathway subjects cannot be taken at beginner's level.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

On the MLitt in Modern Languages, you can study one or two language pathways and develop your understanding of global languages, literatures and cultures. You can choose from seven language pathways: 

Chinese Cultural Studies cannot be studied with another pathway.

Highlights

  • Deepen and expand your interests in at least one language specialism through dedicated modules and individualised guided reading programmes. 
  • Fifty full-time academic staff teaching in seven languages provide unusually wide discipline-specific and cross-disciplinary research, teaching, and supervision expertise.
  • Investigate cutting-edge Modern Languages research through involvement in the work of the School's research centres, interdisciplinary research groups and postgraduate student seminars.  
  • A diverse and international student body from across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, provides a global outlook. 

Fees and funding

UK students
£11,120
International students
£23,530

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships and postgraduate loans available.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MLitt
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of Modern Languages
Email
modlangs@st-andrews.ac.uk