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English Literature MA Hons
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
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7th December 25
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Although the job prospects for literature degrees are uncertain in this era due to the impact of AI and other factors, I still plan to pursue a PhD and find a teaching position in the future. This course has undoubtedly provided a solid foundation for my future plans. The professors and tutors are all knowledgeable, patient, and kind, and they provided very constructive and helpful answers to my questions. This semester was undoubtedly intellectually challenging, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Entry requirements for English and Literature in English at University of Edinburgh
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Required subjects for English Literature MA Hons at University of Edinburgh
A*A*A* - A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: English Literature or combined English at B.
UCAS points for current students on English and Literature in English at University of Edinburgh
English language requirements
6.5
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total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
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member6171169
21st December 25
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Not much to say. A really nice selection of electives. read more
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member13169242
7th December 25
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Although the job prospects for literature degrees are uncertain in this era due to the impact of AI and other factors, I still plan to pursue a PhD and find a teaching position in the future. This course has undoubtedly provided a solid foundation for my future plans. The professors and tutors are all knowledgeable, patient, and kind, and they provided very constructive and helpful answers to my questions. This semester was undoubtedly intellectually challenging, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! read more
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member4146798
25th April 25
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
loving it! honestly such a good course at edinburgh! read more
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member7123352
7th November 24
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
The quality of lectures and tutorials varies significantly. read more
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member13119731
15th October 24
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
You have to learn most of the things by yourself sincee the main teaching method is seminars. Lots of freedom though. read more
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member1375175
18th January 23
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
really interesting content, but the tutors may be quite patchy, depending on which one you are assigned! read more
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member963219
27th October 21
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Tutors are very helpful. Everything is online but tutorials are in person so it’s not too bad read more
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member460305
18th June 21
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Great variety of courses within literature read more
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member310457
9th February 21
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I know it is hard to teach online this year with COVID-19, but for my subject, we have had no live teaching (bar tutorials). Multiple lecturers have said they didn't have a transcript I could use for their lectures even when they don't provide subtitles (which at best are dodgy), and as a disabled student, it feels very distancing. It takes a very long time to get a question answered or to get essays back (which is somewhat understandable at the moment, but being told the wait is 15 days and then having to wait for more than a month with no communication is concerning). But despite all that, my tutor is absolutely amazing, and was incredibly helpful with my course choices. I am enjoying the course a lot, I just wish the department was more open and honest with us. read more
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member320762
8th June 20
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Hard to review a course, it's what I enjoyed so I loved it. read more
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member1143537
13th November 19
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
In retrospect, I would not choose Edinburgh to study English Literature. The texts are stuffy and outdated. Out of the whole world of literature, I honestly think they managed to pull out the most dull, cumbersome texts possible. Of course, not all are so boring, but the majority certainly are. They do not value creative and lively thinking, but rather overly-mechanical ways of approaching texts. The feedback on essays can be hit or miss. The lectures are good, but can be overly dense. read more
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