Overview
This taught Masters degree introduces students to the relation between literary writing in English and political and social discourse in Britain and Ireland between the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688 and the end of the 19th century.
About
Information about the core themes and strands of this MSc together with a listing of the staff who teach it.
Aims and outcomes
The ultimate aim of the programme is to produce graduates who can understand the cultural and politics of today’s Britain by placing them in a long historical perspective.
Programme structure
The programme consists of core and option courses, research skills and methods courses, and a 15,000 word dissertation.
Teaching and assessment
The programme is assessed on the basis of a dissertation and taught course essays.
Resources
Edinburgh is uniquely suited as a place in which to study the relation of literature to society.
This article was published on Apr 16, 2013