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35 Master's degrees offered by the university
Philosophy
The MLitt in Philosophy at the University of St Andrews is an interdisciplinary subject that examines and attempts to answer questions raised by human life and action, natural science, art and literature, language and communication, and history.
Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Culture
During the MLitt in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Culture at the University of St Andrews study one of the most exciting and formative periods in European history, centring on the key writer in the English literary tradition: William Shakespeare.
Theology and the Arts
The MLitt in Theology and the Arts at the University of St Andrews gives students a theoretically inflected and historically contextualised introduction to the field of theology and the arts, acting as a stand-alone Master’s course or a stepping stone for those considering doctoral research in the field.
History of Photography
With the MLitt in History of Photography at the University of St Andrews discover the origins of photography, contemporary practices and debates, modernist art photography, documentary approaches, photographic collections, and technological advances up to the digital era.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Distance Learning
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Distance Learning at the University of St Andrews provide the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages. They are designed to be useful to experienced teachers and those considering a career in English language teaching.
Comparative Literature
During the MLitt in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews develop skills in cross-cultural communication, cultural competence and empathy – all highly valued by employers in an increasingly globalised world.
Social Anthropology
With the MRes in Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews explore the immense diversity of contemporary human social and cultural experience worldwide.
Classics
With the MLitt in Classics at the University of St Andrews specialise in a range of areas, such as Greek or Latin literature, ancient history, classical archaeology, and ancient philosophy.
Global Languages, Literatures and Cultures
The Global Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of St Andrews will deepen your literary and cultural knowledge while fostering intercultural competence and transferable skills for life in an increasingly globalised world.

Bible and the Contemporary World
The MLitt in Bible and the Contemporary World at the University of St Andrews is a course that connects biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Biblical Languages and Literature
The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature at the University of St Andrews offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity to increase their linguistic and exegetical skills through sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts and themes.
German and Comparative Literature
The MLitt in German and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews offers a unique opportunity to gain a comparative perspective on German literature through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews (MLitt) and the University of Bonn in Germany (MA).
Christian Theology
At the Christian Theology programme offered by University of St Andrews you will Study central themes in Christian thought and carry out contemporary research in systematic, historical and philosophical theology.
Romantic and Victorian Studies
The MLitt in Romantic and Victorian Studies at the University of St Andrews enhances students' knowledge and thinking about Romanticism and Victorian literature through the study of literary culture from the 1790s to 1900.
Creative Writing
During this MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews develop original work while providing critical and creative study in either poetry or prose.