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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300
English Language and Literature
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) English Language and Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Many of the world's most fascinating and influential literary works have been written in English. This programme offers you the opportunity to study the development of the English language through and alongside literature written in English from around the globe. On this programme, you will cover a wide range of texts and their cultural contexts, from the Middle Ages to the present. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Old English and Medieval Literature
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Linguistics and Language Acquisition
Modernist Literature and Literary Theory
Contemporary Global Anglophone Writing
English Language Variation and Sociolinguistics
Romantic and Victorian Poetry
Critical Analysis and Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*A*A - AAA A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: English Literature or combined English at B. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 - 34 points from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
75%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
89%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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