English and Politics MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

English and Politics MA (Hons) combines the study of English literature, from the medieval period to the present day, with Politics. Students choose from a wide range of modules and study Politics alongside other subjects under the MA structure.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 or 3 years (4 years from Level 1 entry, 3 years from Level 2 entry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

English modules range from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, creative writing to visual culture, and Victorian novels to Hollywood films. Politics covers the British political system and major global problems, with specialisation at Levels 3 and 4 and optional modules on Russian, Irish and Middle Eastern politics, nationalism, political theory, and human rights and humanitarian intervention.

Career pathways

English and Politics are adaptable subjects that lead to a flexible range of career options.

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Entry requirements

4-year entry (start at Level 1): A-level CCC (widening access CCD); SQA Higher BBBC (widening access BBCC), no essential subjects; IB diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level. 3-year entry (start at Level 2): A-level BBC, essential subject A-level English; Advanced Higher BB plus Higher BB, essential subject Advanced Higher English; IB diploma 30 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM (4-year entry) or DMM (3-year entry). HNC: C in the Graded Unit with 96 SCQF credits (4-year entry) or B in the Graded Unit with 120 SCQF credits (3-year entry). English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each of listening, reading and speaking.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years (4 years from Level 1 entry, 3 years from Level 2 entry)

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