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Philosophy and English Literature MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: VQ53

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This joint programme gives you in-depth knowledge of Philosophy and English Literature.In Years 1 and 2, you will take courses that introduce you to each subject area, and choose options from a range of disciplines.At honours level (Years 3 and 4), you will select courses based on your interests so you can specialise in particular topics. Combining literature with philosophy shows an openness to different ideas and perspective which is valuable in many careers and the wider world.


Philosophy

Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it. Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way. While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on: argument critical enquiry rigour in reasoning clarity of expression, including making important distinctions


Philosophy at Edinburgh

The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students. Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.


English Literature

Based in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, you will study in the oldest department of English Literature in the UK and one of the longest-established in the world. Through this programme you will gain literary and linguistic skills and develop your creativity and critical thinking for close reading of literature. You will explore a range of texts from around the world and different approaches to reading them. Our courses cover a wide range of literary topics, periods and genres.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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Entry requirements

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A level : AAA

AAA. Required subjects: A levels: English Literature or combined English at B.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 96

    16th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    184 91%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    15th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    93rd

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    176 84%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    36th

    1

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