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Bachelor of English Literature and Classics

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in English Literature and Classics taught by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in English Literature and Classics. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Understand
  • Analyse and articulate complex issues and concepts
  • Work independently and as part of a group
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Commerce and tech
  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Advertising and public relations
  • Creative writing
  • Publishing
  • Culture
  • Heritage
  • and the arts
  • Education
  • Outreach
  • Advocacy and training
  • Journalism
  • Broadcasting and media
  • Leisure
  • Tourism and travel
  • Politics
  • Policy work
  • Diplomacy
  • Civil service and law
  • Research
  • Development
  • Consultancy and venture acceleration

Curriculum

  • Four-year full-time honours degree. You will take two literary studies courses. You will read works of literature written in English from around the world
  • and encounter a range of ideas about the nature and purpose of literary study. A study-abroad period is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • SQA Highers AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6
  • A levels from A*A*A* to A*AA
  • IB from 39 points with 666 at HL to 36 points with 665 at HL
  • Plus English language evidence
  • Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
  2. Personal statement
  3. Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year£31,100 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£41,927 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.