English Literature/Scottish History MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of English Literature/Scottish History 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 | £21000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £26500 | £16000 - £25000 | £20000 - £31000 |
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 | £24192 | £22529 | £27200 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20437 - £27682 | £17371 - £28059 | £20570 - £34869 |
All Literature in English courses in the UK
Course Description
ENGLISH LITERATURE: - You will explore all aspects of literature in English, benefiting from our expertise in a wide range of areas, including American, Irish and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the relationship between literature and other arts, media and science. You will benefit from access to the University’s world-class Hunterian collection and the Library’s Special Collections, with strengths in the 18th and 19th centuries, travel, illuminated manuscripts and significant single-author holdings. SCOTTISH HISTORY: - The study of history is the study of change and continuity in human society through time. Scottish history is the study of Scotland’s past. Scottish History at Glasgow boasts renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the discipline across all periods, from medieval to modern. The Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies at Glasgow addresses Scottish history in a genuinely crossdisciplinary environment and students are encouraged to get involved.
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 English Literature/Scottish History MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 17% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 8% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 4% | Caring personal services |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 4% | Legal professionals |
| 3% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
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:
January 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)
University 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 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Glasgow
The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Scottish Historical Studies with Spanish MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20900 | 166 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Celtic and Scottish History MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 61% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £26500 | 182 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Scottish Studies MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Scottish Literature and Scottish History MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 71% | 3% | 1% | £9250 | £26500 | 182 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Scottish Historical Studies MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 84% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20900 | 166 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Scottish Historical Studies with French MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20900 | 166 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Gaelic/Scottish History MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | - | - | - | - | - | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
