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Studying religion and literature prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important.

Year 1:
You study two core religion courses, covering a range of contemporary traditions, and can choose from a range of additional courses on particular religious traditions including Asian traditions, Christianity and Islam. You can also normally choose to study a language such as Arabic, Hebrew, New Testament Greek or Sanskrit. If you are studying Religious Studies and Literature, you will also study Scottish Literature 1.

Year 2:
You study two core religion courses, which deal with theories and methods in the study of religion, and another course in a religious tradition or language. If you are studying Religious Studies and Literature you will also study Scottish Literature 2. You can also choose courses from other University subject areas.

Year 3:
In Year 3, you will continue to study one or more religious traditions in international and cross-cultural contexts. You will also take courses in literature at an advanced level. Some of these courses may focus on further development of your critical skills. They will also help you prepare for the independent dissertation that you will write in your final year.

Year 4:
You choose further advanced courses and will complete a dissertation on a subject of your choice. Students combining Religious Studies and Scottish Literature will take Literature and Religious Studies courses, including an honours dissertation.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) including English.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including English. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.