Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature MA (Hons) and other courses in Literature in English at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Literature in English courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22500 | £22500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £26500 | £17500 - £26000 | £20000 - £33000 |
All Literature in English courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23303 | £22700 | £26103 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20205 - £26383 | £16742 - £27200 | £20043 - £32648 |
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Course Description
CENTRAL & EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES: - You will study the history, economics, politics and sociology of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The University is a hub for a government-funded Centre of Excellence for Russian, Central & East European Studies, which hosts cultural, social and academic events throughout the year. SCOTTISH LITERATURE: - Scottish literature is the study of the poetry, drama, fiction and prose of Scotland, in English and Scots, from its beginnings in 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 has been awarded over £2 million in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and which is engaged in the production of a new, multi-volume, scholarly edition of the works of Scotland’s national poet.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 17% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 8% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 6% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 4% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
| 4% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Literature in English
All Literature in English courses of University of Glasgow
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
RQR2
University Rankings
of University of Glasgow
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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FAQ about Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22500 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Protective service occupations (17%), Teaching Professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (15%), Sales occupations (10%)
- 140 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Glasgow achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #23 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for University of Glasgow.
- Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 180 which is higher than 80.56% of all Scottish Literature courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024