English LiteratureEnglish Literature

Overview

A variety of single and joint honours degrees involving English Literature are available.

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Course structure

Degrees in the Department of English Literature fall into two halves: the first two years and the honours years.

Course structure

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First year

In your first year you can choose either English Literature 1 or Scottish Literature 1.

First year

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Second year

Your second year is a continuation and consolidation of what you studied in your first year.

Second year

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Honours years

In your third and fourth years you will have the opportunity of choosing your own areas of interest.

Honours years


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