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University of St Andrews: The Book. History and Techniques of Analysis
Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
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Department | History |
Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
pghist@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462907 |
Study type | Taught |
MLitt
Summary
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
This degree 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. This is intended as a postgraduate training course for student intending to proceed to advanced work in the history of early modern print culture, and for those interesting in exploring a career as a rare book specialist in libraries, antiquarian booksellers or auction houses.The course combines training in the history of the book with specialist instruction in bibliographical description and cataloguing of early printed books. Furthermore, students are also able to enrol for training courses in Latin, palaeography and modern European languages.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
This degree 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. This is intended as a postgraduate training course for student intending to proceed to advanced work in the history of early modern print culture, and for those interesting in exploring a career as a rare book specialist in libraries, antiquarian booksellers or auction houses.The course combines training in the history of the book with specialist instruction in bibliographical description and cataloguing of early printed books. Furthermore, students are also able to enrol for training courses in Latin, palaeography and modern European languages.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |

The University of St Andrews
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