MPhil in English in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews | St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,880
(c. USD34,530.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The MPhil typically spans two years. During the first year, students complete the coursework components equivalent to an MLitt, followed by a second year dedicated to writing a thesis with a maximum length of 40,000 words. Candidates possessing an appropriate Masters or MLitt qualification may qualify for direct entry into the second year of the MPhil program.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 8.0

Qualification Requirements

Application documents required:

CV or resume
Two academic references (directly from referees via the automated system)
A critical writing sample of approximately 2,000 to 5,000 words with relevance for the research topic proposed. The writing sample provided within your application is incredibly important in the assessment process. Ideally, this should be a piece of distinction-grade writing which you have recently completed at Masters level or equivalent. Students applying to Creative Writing should also submit an original creative writing sample of around 2,000 words, or poetry equivalent.
Certified academic transcripts of study (interim Masters level transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known, but applicants must also include complete undergraduate degree transcripts, including modular grades)
PhD, MPhil, MSt (Res) research proposal (comprising draft title and a full proposal of at least 2,000 words, including chapter outlines if possible)
Statement of Purpose
IELTS, CPE, or TOEFL certificate (if applicable) with an IELTS 8.0 grade minimum or equivalent in each sub-category

Tuition GBP 25,880

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