MLitt

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Definition

Noun: - Master of Letters: An advanced postgraduate academic degree in the field of literature or the humanities, typically requiring coursework and a dissertation. It is often abbreviated as M.Litt. or MLitt.

Usage
  • The degree is awarded by universities, often in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, following the completion of a specific program of study.
  • It is used as a title following a person's name to indicate they hold this qualification.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The MLitt is often considered a research degree, similar to a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and can sometimes be a step towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
  • In some university systems, the MLitt may be awarded as a higher doctorate for published research, though this is less common than its use as a taught or research master's degree.
Variants and Related Words
  • M.Litt.: The standard abbreviated form with periods.
  • Master of Letters: The full, unabbreviated title of the degree.
  • MA (Master of Arts): A more common master's degree in arts and humanities; the MLitt is often a more specialized or research-intensive equivalent.
Synonyms
  • Master's degree in Literature: A descriptive synonym.
  • Postgraduate degree in Letters: A formal alternative description.
Notes
  • The term is almost exclusively used in an academic context.
  • It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized, especially in its abbreviated forms (MLitt, M.Litt.).
Noun
  1. a master's degree in literature

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