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German and English Literature MA Hons

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Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

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On Campus

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German and English Literature MA Hons

For centuries, both English and German-speaking cultures have had a profound international influence on literature. Today, more people speak German as their native language than any other in Europe, and

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Kvothe21
5th July 15

German and English Literature, MA Hons FullTime

Great course: my Lit lecturers were wonderful, so enthusiastic and funny, whilst my German teacher got me from no ability at all to a very advanced level of understanding. Can't wait for Year 2!

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What you will need to do

Apply by 31 Jan

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Points of entry for German and English Literature MA Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for English and Literature in English at University of Edinburgh

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for German and English Literature MA Hons at University of Edinburgh

Required subjects: A Levels: English Literature or combined English at B. GCSEs: a language other than English at B or 6.

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.

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