MSt in Literature and Arts at University of Oxford

The MSt in Literature and Arts is a two-year part-time interdisciplinary humanities course exploring British history and culture from 1485 to 1914 through literature, history, art and philosophy. It combines residences in Oxford with online modules and is organised around the early modern period, the long eighteenth century and the long nineteenth century.

Faculty: Oxford Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education)  |  Department: Oxford Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 2 years, part time (residences in Oxford plus online modules)  |  Intake: 15 October 2027 (2027-28 entry)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year one students attend three five-day residences (October, February, June) and take an online module of nine units; in year two there is one residence in October and a second online module supporting the dissertation. At each period residence they choose two of four options (e.g. Tudor Monarchy, Shakespeare in History, Overseas Trade and the Rise of Britain, The British Empire and the Country House). Assessment is four extended essays (40%) and an 11,000-word dissertation (60%).

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed to doctorates at Oxford, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Roehampton, Southampton, Warwick and York, and a small number each year are offered places on the part-time DPhil in Literature and Arts.

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