English Literature / History, MA (Hons)

In English Literature, students delve into the full spectrum of English-language works, drawing on expertise in areas such as American, Irish, and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the intersections of literature with arts, media, and science. Access is provided to the University’s renowned Hunterian collection and Library Special Collections, featuring strengths in 18th- and 19th-century materials, travel narratives, illuminated manuscripts, and extensive single-author archives.In History, the programme examines change and continuity in human societies from medieval to modern eras, spanning global contexts. It offers small-group teaching, diverse assessments including policy papers and blogs, and personalized feedback sessions. Supported by leading research centres in gender history, war studies, slavery studies, American studies, and Scottish and Celtic studies, the curriculum leverages world-class expertise in Scottish, British, European, U.S., global history, and related fields like slavery, gender, and war studies.