Scottish Literature/Theology & Religious Studies MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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**Scottish Literature** is the study of the poetry, drama, fiction and prose of Scotland from the 14th century to the most contemporary work.The University hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching of, and research into, Scottish literature. We are home to the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which is engaged in the production of a new, multi-volume, scholarly edition of the works of Scotland’s national poet. **Theology & Religious Studies** encompasses the ...Read more


Scottish Literature

is the study of the poetry, drama, fiction and prose of Scotland from the 14th century to the most contemporary work.The University hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching of, and research into, Scottish literature. We are home to the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which is engaged in the production of a new, multi-volume, scholarly edition of the works of Scotland’s national poet.


Theology & Religious Studies

encompasses the study of religion, religions, the Bible and theology – not as worlds apart, but as they relate to politics, history, literature, philosophy, art and culture as well as to personal belief and practice.We are passionate about exploring the way that religion shapes political and cultural life.

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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Literature in English
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Theology and Religious Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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24 Jan 25

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Literature in English

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
87%
History
44%
English Language
18%
Drama
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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Caitlin
24 Jan 25
Theology & Religious Studies BD BD (Hons)
Staff are extremely helpful and supportive of students, particularly in my experience with disability. Teaching has been extremely interesting and done at a good pace. The...
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University of Glasgow
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