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History of Art and Scottish Literature - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: VQ35

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

You will study History of Art and Scottish Literature in equal depth with this joint honours programme.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 madesituate artworks within visual and material culture more broadlyexplore the meanings of works of art and visual culture and the ways they continue to be interpretedIn Years 3 and 4, you will have the opportunity to:specialise in particular aspects of the fielddevelop independent research projectscomplete a dissertationIn Year 3, you will have the opportunity to study abroad.Scottish LiteratureStudying Scottish Literature will develop your:critical skillsanalytic skillslinguistic skillscreative skillsYou 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.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.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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A level

A level : ABB - AAB

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    12th out of 83 1

    18th out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    167 73%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    51st

    24

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    67th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    187 92%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    20th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    87th

    2

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