Overview
The English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian programme offered by The University of Edinburgh introduces you to the relationship between literary writing and political and social discourse in Britain and Ireland between the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688 and the end of the 19th century. This is the period of the creation of the Britain in which we live today, and also the time in which ancient British, Scottish and Irish national cultures were conceptualised as a response to radical literary, social and political innovations.
In examining the role of literary writing in this period, you will evaluate the ways in which it changed in response to social and political developments. You will also explore how Romantic conceptions of history, society and the aesthetic are developed and questioned during the course of the 19th century.
Career opportunities
This programme will help you to identify possible topics for advanced research in English literature, potentially leading to an academic career. The transferable skills you gain, such as communication, project management and analysis, will give you an edge in a competitive employment market.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Enlightenment and Romanticism 1688–1815
- Romanticism and Victorian Society 1815–1900
- Research Skills and Methods
- Poet-Critics: the Style of Modern Poetry
- Fairy Tales
- Digital Humanities for Literary Studies
- Green Thoughts: Landscape, Environment and Literature
- The Long Summer: Edwardian Texts and Contexts 1900–1910
- Shakespeare Adapted
- Fairy Tales
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Liberal Arts Literature View 420 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in English literature or a relevant discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9700 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Home: £6,250
- International/EU: £12,650
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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