MSt (Res) in English - Modern and Contemporary in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews | St Andrews United Kingdom
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 20,940
(c. USD28,043.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MSt (Res) is a one-year research Master's program where students produce a thesis under 30,000 words. This intensive program offers valuable research experience, serving either as a standalone qualification or as preparation for doctoral studies. Our Modern and Contemporary research cluster explores literary and cultural works spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. Faculty expertise encompasses diverse areas including Modernist figures like T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf, gender studies, crime fiction, contemporary poetry, British and American drama, Scottish literature, speculative fiction, war narratives, mid-20th century literature, and British film and music studies.


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 20,940

Similar programs for you