Religious Studies and Scottish Literature

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA (Hons) Religious Studies and Scottish Literature at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying religion and literature prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important. You will develop an understanding of the main phenomena of religion, such as belief systems, rituals, mythology, iconography and ethics, through a variety of methodologies as well as an understanding of the main genres and interpretive practices of Scottish literature. Why study this programme * Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field that studies a wide range of religious tradition, religious beliefs and practices and their relations... 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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