English Literature / Scottish Literature, MA (Hons)

Explore all aspects of English literature from early modern to postmodern periods, drawing on expertise in American, Irish and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and literature's intersections with arts, media and science. Scottish literature encompasses Scotland's poetry, drama, fiction and prose from the 14th century to contemporary works.At the University of Glasgow, access world-class resources like the Hunterian collection and Library Special Collections, strong in 18th- and 19th-century materials, travel, illuminated manuscripts and key author holdings. The University hosts the UK's only unit dedicated exclusively to Scottish literature teaching and research, including the Centre for Robert Burns Studies producing a new scholarly edition of the national poet's works. English Literature graduates are highly valued for skills in argumentation, cognitive flexibility, collaboration, creativity and critical analysis, leading to careers in media, journalism, teaching, research, heritage, PR, finance, business and technology with employers like the BBC, Herald, National Library of Scotland and major publishers.