MA (Hons) Scottish Literature in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

As the inaugural UNESCO City of Literature, Edinburgh boasts an extraordinary literary heritage, having been home to numerous renowned Scottish, English, and international writers.

This program enhances your critical thinking, analytical abilities, language proficiency, and creative talents through diverse texts and interpretive methods.

You'll examine the cultural backgrounds of Scottish literature across all major eras, from the late medieval period to contemporary works, while tailoring your studies with specialized courses in preferred topics, historical periods, or literary genres.

Literature studies equip you to engage meaningfully in a text-driven world, fostering appreciation for diverse viewpoints - a vital skill for professional success in our interconnected global economy.
Edinburgh provides an inspiring environment for literary exploration, creation, publication, discussion, and performance across all genres.

We take pride in being the UK's first English and Scottish Literature department and one of the world's most historic.

The city offers unparalleled resources for Scottish literary studies, from the University's Special Collections to the National Library of Scotland.

Our curriculum offers significant flexibility, allowing you to explore various disciplines in early years before focusing during your honors studies.