MA (Honours) English and Film Studies in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in English program trains students to critically analyze texts spanning diverse genres and historical periods, while exploring the philosophical concepts, cultural values, and historical contexts that influence literary works. This four-year degree, offered by the School of English, begins with two foundational years examining broad literary themes from medieval times to contemporary works. The parallel MA (Hons) in Film Studies, also a four-year program administered by the Department of Film Studies, establishes core principles in its initial years, covering essential theories, analytical methods, and historical approaches to cinema and visual media. These introductory phases prepare students for advanced, specialized Honors-level coursework. The 48-month curriculum culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree, following St Andrews' standard credit system requiring 480 total credits (typically 120 annually). Early years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (potentially including cross-disciplinary offerings), while later years focus on advanced, research-oriented studies tailored to each discipline.