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MA English Literature and Classics

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
English Literature and Scottish Literature
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
QQ38
Typical offer
A-level A*AA, IB 39

Entry requirements

A level: from A*A*A* to A*AA (required: English Literature or combined English at B) IB: from 39 points with 666 at HL to 36 points with 665 at HL

About this course

MA (Hons) in English Literature and Classics, a joint honours degree in English Literature and Classics and English Literature and Classics. The first year covers the foundations through poetry, drama, prose and the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds. The second year builds on this with ancient history, classical art and archaeology and classical literature in translation.

Modules

  • poetry
  • drama
  • prose
  • the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds
  • or, ancient Greek language
  • or, Latin language
  • Celtic and Scottish ethnology
  • business, economics and informatics
  • politics, social policy, social anthropology and international relations
  • art and architectural history
  • history, classics and archaeology
  • linguistics and English language
  • philosophy, divinity and law
  • ancient history
  • classical art and archaeology
  • classical literature in translation