MPhil (Research) Scottish Literature at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK dedicated exclusively to the teaching and research of Scottish Literature, which has been an independent subject there since the early 1970s. Research students draw on Glasgow's Special Collections and links with the Mitchell Library, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish Poetry Library.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: Scottish Literature | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate course of special study and research leading to a thesis of 30,000-40,000 words. Independent research leading to a thesis. Welcome topics include 16th and 17th century Scottish literature, the 18th-century literary tradition, Robert Burns studies, Scottish Romanticism, 20th-century Scottish modernism and contemporary Scottish literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate(s), CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test centre 70 overall with component minimums; other tests accepted); tests must be within 2 years 5 months of the start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee for 2026/27 as stated; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; part-time is half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time is half the full-time fee; bench fees not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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