Theatre Studies/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Theatre Studies/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Language courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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 | £22000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £26000 | £17000 - £25500 | £20000 - £32500 |
All English Studies courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21385 | £18676 | £21896 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18306 - £25224 | £13745 - £23470 | £16550 - £27443 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
THEATRE STUDIES:- This degree programme examines the nature and function of the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. Glasgow has a vibrant and diverse theatre and performance scene. We have very strong links with the theatre and arts sector, giving you opportunities to be taught by and work with practitioners of national and international standing. ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS:- English Language and Linguistics combines the study of the history, structure and meaning of the English language, to discover what all this tells us about our culture, our society and ourselves. Over 50 years, we created the world-leading 'Historical Thesaurus of English'. You will also have access to dedicated laboratories for written language. You will have access to two dedicated laboratories for learning about and analysing spoken and written language.
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 Theatre Studies/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 20% | Caring personal services |
| 20% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language
All English Language 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:
WQ4J
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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- #4
- #23
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Glasgow
About University of Glasgow
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FAQ about Theatre Studies/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22920 15 months after graduation, £22000 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Caring personal services (20%), Quality and Regulatory Professionals (20%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (15%), Conservation and environment professionals (10%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 70. This means that 70% 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.
- Theatre Studies/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all English Language students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024