Bachelor Programme
English Literature
Studied in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, Edinburgh's MA (Hons) English Literature covers writing in English from the late Middle Ages to the present across poetry, drama and prose. Year 1 builds close-reading skills, Year 2 surveys literature in its cultural and historical contexts from the late medieval period to the mid-twentieth century, Year 3 introduces literary theory alongside honours options, and Year 4 offers a wide choice of specialist courses and independent research. Study abroad is available. Entry is through UCAS (course code Q306).
University
University of Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
English Literature
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Campus
Edinburgh, Central Area
Degree
Master of Arts with Honours (MA Hons), undergraduate
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027/28 tuition: £31,100 per year for international students (fixed for the whole degree at the entry-year rate), £10,050 per year for students from the rest of the UK (rising with the government fee cap) and £1,820 per year for Scottish students (eligible students can have this paid by the Scottish Government).
Admission Requirements
- A levels: offers in recent years ranged from A*A*A* to A*AA, including English Literature or combined English at B
- IB Diploma: offers ranged from 40 points with 766 at Higher Level to 37 points with 666, including HL English at 5
- English language, if required (any one of): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component; TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with at least 4.0 in each component (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 92 overall with at least 20 in each); C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with at least 162 in each; Oxford Test of English Advanced 145 with at least 125 in each; or GCSE English at C/4, or IB Standard Level English at 5
- Widening access (Plus Flag) applicants may receive lower minimum offers; see the widening access requirements on the course page
- Other UK and international qualifications: use the entry requirements selector on the Edinburgh programme page