Medieval English (MLitt) Program By University of St Andrews |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Study Level

Masters

This course offers a rigorous programme of study covering the medieval literature of England and Scotland from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early Renaissance. This is an intensive programme culminating in a 15,000-word dissertation. Students study the full range of medieval literature in English, circa 800-1500. Compulsory modules in Old English and Middle English are combined with specialist compulsory training in paleography, codicology and medieval literary theory to ensure that students emerge fully equipped to carry out further research in any area of mediaeval English literature, whether Old or Middle, English or Scottish.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Study Level

Masters

This course offers a rigorous programme of study covering the medieval literature of England and Scotland from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early Renaissance. This is an intensive programme culminating in a 15,000-word dissertation. Students study the full range of medieval literature in English, circa 800-1500. Compulsory modules in Old English and Middle English are combined with specialist compulsory training in paleography, codicology and medieval literary theory to ensure that students emerge fully equipped to carry out further research in any area of mediaeval English literature, whether Old or Middle, English or Scottish.

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