Many of the worlds most fascinating and influential literary works have been written in English. This programme offers you the opportunity to study the development of the English language alongside literature written in English from around the globe.
In this programme, you will engage with broad range of texts and their cultural contexts, from the late Middle Ages to the present, and develop:
* critical
* analytic
* linguistic
* literary, and
* creative skills
You will also deepen your un...
Many of the worlds most fascinating and influential literary works have been written in English. This programme offers you the opportunity to study the development of the English language alongside literature written in English from around the globe. <br/><br/>In this programme, you will engage with broad range of texts and their cultural contexts, from the late Middle Ages to the present, and develop:<br/><br/><br/>* critical <br/><br/><br/>* analytic <br/><br/><br/>* linguistic<br/><br/><br/>* literary, and<br/><br/><br/>* creative skills<br/><br/><br/>You will also deepen your understanding of: <br/><br/><br/>* the principles of theoretical linguistics <br/><br/><br/>* the way we learn language <br/><br/><br/>* the regional and social variations of language in general (and of the English language in particular) <br/><br/><br/>* methods of communication <br/><br/><br/>As part of your study of the English language, you can choose to study Scots, which has its own rich linguistic and literary tradition. <br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh**<br/><br/>Edinburgh is the first UNESCO World City of Literature, a fantastic literary city which many greats of English, Scottish and world literature have called home. It is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama. <br/><br/>From the Universitys Special Collections to the National Library of Scotland, the citys resources for studying literature are exceptional. The University also has some of the best specialist equipment for linguistics and phonetics in the world.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q300
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B AABB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: English at B. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5. A levelA,A,A AAA. Required subjects: A levels: English Literature or combined English at B. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |