48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Edinburgh is the first UNESCO World City of Literature. For centuries, it has been the home and muse of many great writers.
On this programme, you will develop your critical, analytic, linguistic and creative skills by engaging with a broad range of texts and a variety of approaches to reading.
You will explore the cultural contexts of writing in English, from the late Middle Ages to the present, and all major periods of Scottish literature. At honours level, you will specialise in specific topics, periods or genres.
Studying literature prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important. It shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.
Why Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama.
We are the oldest department of literature in the UK, one of the longest-established in the world. Our expertise covers writing in English from around the globe.
Our Writers in Residence have included some of Scottish literature's most significant contemporary authors.
From the University's Special Collections to the National Library of Scotland, the city's resources for studying literature are exceptional.
Programme benefits
- Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
- Specialise in different genres, eras or literary approaches as you move through your programme.
- Learn in the heart of Scotland's capital, a UNESCO World City of Literature.
- Join societies, attend events, and try your hand at creative writing, publishing and more.
- Explore fantastic libraries, collections and archives at the University and in the city.
- Gain the skills and confidence for life after university.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Edinburgh is the first UNESCO World City of Literature. For centuries, it has been the home and muse of many great writers.
On this programme, you will develop your critical, analytic, linguistic and creative skills by engaging with a broad range of texts and a variety of approaches to reading.
You will explore the cultural contexts of writing in English, from the late Middle Ages to the present, and all major periods of Scottish literature. At honours level, you will specialise in specific topics, periods or genres.
Studying literature prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important. It shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.
Why Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama.
We are the oldest department of literature in the UK, one of the longest-established in the world. Our expertise covers writing in English from around the globe.
Our Writers in Residence have included some of Scottish literature's most significant contemporary authors.
From the University's Special Collections to the National Library of Scotland, the city's resources for studying literature are exceptional.
Programme benefits
- Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
- Specialise in different genres, eras or literary approaches as you move through your programme.
- Learn in the heart of Scotland's capital, a UNESCO World City of Literature.
- Join societies, attend events, and try your hand at creative writing, publishing and more.
- Explore fantastic libraries, collections and archives at the University and in the city.
- Gain the skills and confidence for life after university.
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