English Literature / Gaelic, MA (Hons)

In English Literature, students will delve into the full spectrum of English-language works, drawing on the university's expertise in areas such as American, Irish, and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the intersections between literature and other arts, media, and sciences. They will also gain access to the university's prestigious Hunterian collection and Library Special Collections, which boast strengths in 18th- and 19th-century materials, travel literature, illuminated manuscripts, and extensive single-author holdings.For Gaelic studies, participants will investigate Scottish Gaelic language and culture across the centuries up to the present, while enhancing language skills for modern career opportunities. Ionnsaich mu chultar na Gàidhlig tro na linntean, agus leasaich do sgilean cànain airson chothroman cosnaidh nas fheàrr. The curriculum covers Gaelic folklore, song, modern poetry, autobiography, contemporary fiction, and drama in the original language, with additional chances to engage with Gaelic through the university's initiatives and the vibrant community in the city.