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After an introduction to the essential skills needed for critical close reading, you will specialise in Scottish Literature as you move through the literary side of your studies.

With a particular emphasis on the history of Scotland, the Edinburgh experience is distinctive. You will engage with a range of historical themes, chronological periods and geographical areas, using a rich variety of approaches to the past.

Year 1:
You will study Scottish Literature 1. You will read works of literature written in English from around the world, and encounter a range of ideas about the nature and purpose of literary study. You will also study Scottish History including a course on the history of Edinburgh from the Iron Age to the present day, and historical skills.

Year 2:
You will take Scottish Literature 2 which examines the changes in literature between 1750 and 1950 and the cultural and historical contexts in which the literature of this period was produced.

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.