University of Glasgow
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.

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
140 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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


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

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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

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Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.

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    • #4 
    • #23 
    English
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    [Published 14 May, 2024]

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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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.

  • 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.