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MLitt

MLitt

8.1
A master's degree taken after a first degree in literature or related subjects
  • noun
  • UK
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  • She earned her MLitt in English Literature last year.

Examples

  • After completing her MLitt, she decided to pursue a PhD in English literature.

  • The university's MLitt program attracts students from around the world.

  • He proudly added the MLitt to his list of academic qualifications.

  • The university offers a prestigious MLitt program.

  • After completing her MLitt, she decided to pursue a PhD in English literature.

  • He proudly added the MLitt to his list of academic qualifications.

  • The university's MLitt program attracts students from around the world.

Synonyms

6.5

A degree you study for after university in literature

is a named postgraduate degree given by some universities after advanced study

How Advanced

doctorate
  • Specialized
58 7.0
MLitt
  • UK
8.1
associate degree
  • US
3 3.2

Surface Forms

MLitt singular
MLitts plural

Etymology

MLitt stands for Master of Letters, using the old sense of letters to mean 'writing' or 'literature'. So an MLitt is a master's degree for the study of books and literature.