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Overview
Whether you’re interested in poetry, fiction or drama, the literary dimensions of the Scottish Enlightenment, the relationship between modernism and nationalism, Walter Scott or Irvine Welsh, Muriel Spark or Robert Louis Stevenson, this English Literature - Scottish Literature programme offered by The University of Edinburgh offers you the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of supervised independent research in your chosen area.
Training and support
The academic staff you will be working with are all active researchers or authors, many of them prize winners and leading scholars in their fields.
As well as benefiting from their expert supervision, you will undertake a seminar-based programme of training in core research skills and subject-specific methodologies.
You will also have the opportunity to develop other transferable skills through the University’s Institute for Academic Development.
We encourage you to share your research and learn from the work of others through a vibrant programme of Work-in-Progress seminars, reading groups, visiting speakers and conferences.
Our postgraduate journal, Forum, is a valuable conduit for research findings, and provides an opportunity for editorial experience.
Programme Structure
Research topics
We offer supervision in all areas of Scottish literature, and have particular strengths in:
- medieval Scottish writing
- comparative approaches to Scottish literature
- Scotland’s transatlantic connections
- the relationship between literature and philosophy in Scotland
- 18th and 19th century writing and culture
- modern and contemporary Scottish literature
The research of staff has made valuable contributions to the areas of:
- literature and philosophy
- modernism/postmodernism
- medieval and early modern literature
- history of the book
- romanticism
- transatlantic studies
- performance studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Literature View 425 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject, normally English literature.
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.
Part-time fees per year
- Home: £4,850
- International/EU: £12,650
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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