The MLitt in Book History offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the book world from the inception of the printed book in the 15th century to the invention of the mechanised press in the 19th century.
Course information
The MLitt in Book History is a taught postgraduate programme run by the School of History.
Highlights
Teaching format
The MLitt course comprises two semesters of taught courses followed by a dissertation (15,000 words) completed during the summer on a subject of the student’s own design.
The optional components of the course are carefully designed to meet each student’s intentions: structured preparations for undertaking a PhD, professional development, or personal scholarly interests.
Teaching methods include fortnightly seminars and practical classes. Class sizes range from individual supervision up to eight students. The modules are assessed by coursework only; there is no final exam.
Careers
History postgraduates go on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including:
The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.
September 2025
University of St Andrews
College Gate,
St Andrews,
KY16 9AJ, SCOTLAND, Scotland
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