The Range of Degrees


Postgraduate Diploma and MLitt These are taught courses which extend over two semesters. Courses are taught by lectures, seminars and tutorials and are assessed by both continuous assessment and by examinations at the end of each semester. The taught degrees consist of several components:


• One or more compulsory subject-specific core modules relating to each of the programmes described from page 6 onwards.


• Optional modules are chosen in consultation with your programme co-ordinator. Please see the School web pages for further details of the modules on offer. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel


• Those completing an MLitt will also write a 15,000-word dissertation (60 credits), submitted at the end of the academic year. The coursework elements must be passed at a high standard before progression to the dissertation is allowed. The Postgraduate Diploma is awarded for successful completion of module coursework (120 credits), without the dissertation.


MPhil The MPhil is studied over two years and involves both taught and research elements. In the first year you will follow taught modules, as detailed above for the Postgraduate Diploma. You will then progress to produce a supervised research thesis of up to 40,000 words.


PhD The PhD is studied over three years and requires the production of a research thesis of up to 80,000 words. Topics for research for these degrees are related to the research interests of members of the School. You will be assigned to supervisors, who will meet with you regularly and review your progress. Students may study for a PhD part time, over five or six years.


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