You will study History of Art and Scottish Literature in equal depth with this joint honours programme.
**History of Art**
History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures.
You will:
* learn how, and for whom, works of art were made
* situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadly
* explore the meanings of works of art and visual culture and the ways they continue to be interpreted
In Years 3 and 4, you will have the opportunity to:
You will study History of Art and Scottish Literature in equal depth with this joint honours programme. <br/><br/>**History of Art**<br/><br/>History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and world cultures. <br/><br/>You will: <br/><br/><br/>* learn how, and for whom, works of art were made <br/><br/><br/>* situate artworks within visual and material culture more broadly <br/><br/><br/>* explore the meanings of works of art and visual culture and the ways they continue to be interpreted <br/><br/><br/>In Years 3 and 4, you will have the opportunity to:<br/><br/><br/>* specialise in particular aspects of the field<br/><br/><br/>* develop independent research projects<br/><br/><br/>* complete a dissertation<br/><br/><br/>In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to study abroad. <br/><br/>**Scottish Literature**<br/><br/>Studying Scottish Literature will develop your: <br/><br/><br/>* critical skills <br/><br/><br/>* analytic skills <br/><br/><br/>* linguistic skills <br/><br/><br/>* creative skills <br/><br/><br/>You will study a broad range of texts and different approaches to reading. Through poetry, drama and prose, you will gain an understanding of the cultural contexts of all major periods of Scottish literature, from the late middle-ages to the present. <br/><br/>Studying literature prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important. It shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, which is an essential attribute in many careers and the global marketplace.<br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh?**<br/><br/>We are the oldest department of literature in the UK and one of the longest established in the world. We are proud to be based in the heart of the first UNESCO World City of Literature, a city that many of Scotlands greatest writers have called home. <br/><br/>From the Universitys Special Collections to the National Library and Galleries of Scotland, the citys resources for studying art and literature are exceptional.<br/><br/>History of Art and Scottish Literature complement each other well. Both subjects benefit from shared methodologies and historical contexts, and many ideas and movements are shared across the visual arts and literature.<br/><br/>Our programme is extremely flexible. In Years 1 and 2, in addition to your core subjects, you will choose optional courses from a broad list of disciplines, then specialise as you progress through your honours years.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VQ35
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA 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 Required subjects: A Levels: English Literature or combined English at B. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £26,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |