MA (Hons) Scottish Literature at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Scottish Literature covers the poetry, drama, fiction and prose of Scotland from the 14th century to contemporary writing. Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK devoted exclusively to Scottish literature and is home to the Centre for Robert Burns Studies.

Department: Scottish Literature | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 offers Scottish Literature 1A: The Fantastic and the Real and 1B: Stories We Tell Ourselves; Year 2 covers early Scottish literature and language from the medieval period to the 18th century. Honours courses include Robert Burns, Modern Scottish Poetry, Scottish crime fiction, textual editing, and a dissertation or applied dissertation with placement.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include teacher, assistant editor, library assistant, publicity assistant, digital content marketing specialist and junior project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB including English or Humanities; IB 34 points (6,5,5 at HL) with HL English or HL Humanities and SL English at 6; Scottish Highers minimum BBBB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically at AAAAB by the end of S6, including Higher English at A and Higher Humanities at A (AB or BA may be considered). Single Honours students must take Level 1 English Language and Linguistics in Year 1 or 2. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in every subtest. UCAS deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants); 30 June for international students.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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