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Master of English Literature in Literature and Society in Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in English Literature: Literature and Society: Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian offered 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

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in English Literature in Literature and Society in Enlightenment
  • Romantic and Victorian. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Independent research and analysis
  • Critical thinking and evaluation
  • Writing and communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Creative thinking
  • Project and time management
  • Public speaking and presenting
  • Digital literacy
  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • and public relations
  • Journalism
  • Broadcasting
  • and media

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. The programme will be taught in seminars over two semesters
  • After which you will write an independently researched dissertation. Courses named on the page include Semester 1: Enlightenment and Romanticism
  • 1688–1815
  • Semester 2: Romanticism and Victorian Society
  • 1815–1900. Options include The Graphic Novel: Narrative in Sequential Art
  • Fairy Tales
  • The Queer Eighteenth Century.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In English literature or a relevant discipline.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.