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Through the critical reading of texts of all kinds, our joint honours programme in Scottish Literature and History helps you understand today's world while shedding light on the past.

Studying a combination of literature and history shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.

Year 1:
You will study Scottish Literature 1 which will introduce you to some of the major stylistic aspects of literary writing. You will study modern literary and critical theory, and will investigate the historical development of literature from the medieval period to the 17th century. You will also examine the relationship between national identity and literature. You will also study modern history and the medieval period or the early modern period.

Year 2:
You will be introduced to the study of Scottish literature in its cultural and historical contexts, focusing on a selection of major periods. For History you will choose one of several courses that cover various periods and themes in American, European, British, Scottish and global history, extending your range geographically and chronologically.

Year 3:
This is the first of your honours years. You can start to specialise and choose courses according to your area of interest. You will take courses in critical practice and write an independent dissertation.

Year 4:
As year 3.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at 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.