English Literature and Classics - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society were expressed for the first time in Ancient Greek or Latin. Together with English, they are the languages of many highly influential literary works.Our joint honours programme aims to develop your critical, analytic, linguistic, and creative skills by engaging with a broad range of texts and a variety of approaches to reading.For English Literature, you will explore the cultural contexts of writing in English from the late Middle Ages to the present. For Classics, you will explore highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world. You will take either an Ancient Greek, Latin or non-language pathway through Classics.In this way, studying English Literature and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world as well as the past.**Why Edinburgh**Edinburgh is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama alongside Classics.We are the oldest department of English and Scottish Literature in the UK, one of the longest-established in the world.From the University's Special Collections to the National Library of Scotland, the city's resources for studying literature and classics are exceptional.Our programme prepares you to contribute to a society in which an understanding of texts of all kinds is crucially important. It shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.**How long it takes to complete this degree programme**This programme is studied over 4 years. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in your subjects. In addition to studying core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses from a range of subjects and disciplines. This gives you the chance to build your intercultural awareness in other areas of the arts, humanities, social sciences and beyond.Your final two years will be your honours years. They will be tailored to your interests in Classics and to specific topics, periods, genres or approaches to English Literature.**Programme benefits*** Study over four years, giving you choice and flexibility.* Try out different subjects in your first two years.* Learn in the heart of a UNESCO World City of Literature.* Join societies related to what you are studying.* Delve into fantastic libraries and collections.* Try your hand at creative writing and publishing.

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures