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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LQ2H

English Literature/Politics

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA (Hons) English Literature/Politics at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. You will explore all aspects of literature in English from early modern to postmodern, benefiting from our expertise in a wide range of areas, including American, Irish & postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the relationship between literature and other arts, media & science. Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? You will benefit from access to the University’s world-class Hunterian col... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

All aspects of literature in English from early modern to postmodern
Including American
Irish & postcolonial literatures
Critical theory
Creative writing
Media & science
UCAS Code:LQ2H
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£32,000
3 years£20,000£25,500£31,000
5 years£26,000£32,000£39,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£25,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
11%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
60%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Glasgow

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