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. Students will acquire the technical skills required for rare book curatorship (teaching involves the Special Collections department).The programme provides a deep understanding of key issues and methods in book history and familiarises students with the invention, development, spread and transformation of printing.Students can undertake skills training in palaeography and either Latin or a modern foreign language. The MLitt course comprises two semesters of taught courses followed by a dissertation (15,000 words) completed during the summer on a subject of the student’s own design.The optional components of the course are carefully designed to meet each student’s intentions: structured preparations for undertaking a PhD, professional development, or personal scholarly interests.Course duration - One year full time