English Literature degrees in Scotland

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University of Glasgow

36 english-literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 28th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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Academic-wise: Staff members are friendly, polite, and professional. Curriculum accurately reflects and prepares you for the challenges you will face as a working professional in your field. Student life: Has been the highlight of my stay. Everyone is warm, inclusive and supportive regardless of your background. Variety of events conducted throughout semester. Plenty of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities should you wish to pursue them, with plenty of support from students and staff alike. Uni's location is not ideal for me, it can be confusing navigating the campus looking for your building and classroom. Moreover, the facilities are great but limited and always high in demand, so not enough to go around for everyone. All in all, an excellent choice for higher studies regardless of your education level, background, or interests. There is always something for everyone here at UofG.

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English Literature - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • English Literature 1A: Poetry & Poetics
  • English Literature 1B: The Novel & Narratology
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Year 1
  • English Literature 1A: Poetry & Poetics
  • English Literature 1B: The Novel & Narratology
  • Spanish Culture 1 (Non-Beginners)
  • Spanish Language 1 (Beginners)
  • Spanish Language 1 (Non-Beginners)
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The University of Edinburgh

17 english-literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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English Literature - MA (Hons)
calculator icon 152-165 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Literary Studies 1A
  • Literary Studies 1B
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Spanish and English Literature - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Literary Studies 1A
  • Literary Studies 1B
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University of Dundee

1 english-literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 60th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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English and Creative Writing - MA (Hons)
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Level 1
  • English and Creative Writing
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University of St Andrews

5 english-literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 1st
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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English and Latin - MA (Hons)
calculator icon 159 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Culture and Conflict: An Introduction to Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Literature
  • Drama in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries
  • Elementary Latin 1
  • Elementary Latin 2
  • Explorers and Revolutionaries: Literature 1680 - 1830
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English and Russian - MA (Hons)
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  • Culture and Conflict: An Introduction to Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Literature
  • Drama in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries
  • Elementary Russian Language 1
  • Elementary Russian Language 2
  • Explorers and Revolutionaries: Literature 1680 - 1830
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University of Aberdeen

1 english-literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 10th
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Personal Reflection on My Experience at the University of Aberdeen (2024–2025) My time at the University of Aberdeen, in the Artificial Intelligence Department, began with great optimism. I was eager to immerse myself in advanced topics such as machine learning, data science, and intelligent systems, and to learn from experienced lecturers and researchers. The environment initially felt welcoming and intellectually stimulating. However, my experience changed after a difficult interaction with one of my lecturers, who also served as the course coordinator for Machine Learning. I approached him respectfully to discuss a grading issue I had identified in one of my assessments. After review, he acknowledged the marking mistake. Although I appreciated his honesty in admitting the error, this incident unexpectedly affected the atmosphere around me. Over time, I began to feel a noticeable shift in how some people treated me. Certain lecturers and fellow students appeared distant, and a few even avoided interacting with me. On several occasions, I was excluded from group projects because some classmates declined to have me join their teams. This created a deep sense of isolation and disappointment, and I often found myself suffering in silence throughout my academic journey. Despite these challenges, I made a determined effort to remain focused on my studies and uphold my commitment to learning. I continued to engage with coursework, contribute meaningfully wherever possible, and seek knowledge beyond the classroom. Through this experience, I learned to rely on my inner strength, discipline, and integrity. Looking back, this period taught me profound lessons about resilience, fairness, and self-belief. It showed me that adversity, while painful, can also be transformative. I now carry forward not just the technical skills I gained, but also a deeper sense of empathy and the courage to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.

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English and Scottish Literature - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • Acts of Reading (EL1009)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
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University of Strathclyde

3 english-literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The university has a great capability to translate academic research into practice, especially in life sciences area. The Institute of Biomedical Sciences has experimental cancer medicines manufacturing unit that in cooperation with Cancer Research UK is generating a great impact by introducing new innovative and personalized medicines for cancer care.

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BA Hons Education and English and Creative Writing
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BA Hons English and Creative Writing
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