English Literature / History, MA (Hons)

Explore English literature from early modern to postmodern eras, drawing on expertise in American, Irish, postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and interdisciplinary links with arts, media, and science. History at Glasgow examines change and continuity in human society from medieval to modern times, leveraging research in Scottish, British, European, US, global history; slavery, gender, war, intelligence, and genocide studies.Benefit from the University’s Hunterian collection and Special Collections (strong in 18th-19th centuries, travel, manuscripts), small-group teaching, diverse assessments (e.g., policy papers, blogs), and personalized feedback. Leading centres cover gender history, war, slavery, American, Scottish, and Celtic studies. English Literature and History graduates excel in arts, education, media, PR, finance, business, technology, heritage, teaching, consultancy, and management. Recent History alumni work at HarperCollins, Police Scotland, Oxfam, Glasgow Museums, and Morgan Stanley.