MA (Hons) Scottish Literature/Spanish

Scottish literature is the study of the poetry, drama, fiction and prose of Scotland from the 14th century to the most contemporary work. The University hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching of, and research into, Scottish literature. We are home to the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which is engaged in the production of a new, multi-volume, scholarly edition of the works of Scotland's national poet. You will study a wide range of texts from the past 250 years of Scottish literary history. They will range from eerie ballads, through historical epics, Gothic thrillers and radical contemporary works. You will explore the rich variety of Scottish literature from the medieval period until the end of the 18th century, including Scotland's earliest play, c1550, by David Lyndsay, the great medieval Makars (poets) Dunbar and Henryson, Allan Ramsay and Robert Burns from the 18th century Vernacular Revival, and the early novel, as well as the ballad throughout the centuries. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will explore in depth fresh approaches to Scottish literature. You will have the opportunity to take innovative courses which include online delivery in our award-winning Robert Burns course, or special student placements in libraries, museums and other institutions as part of our Memorialising Scottish culture course. You can choose to specialise in different genres and periods from medieval literature to the contemporary scene.
This degree equips you with skills valuable to many employers, including skills of critical and creative thinking that set arts and humanities graduates apart. Our graduates have gone into careers in media, journalism, teaching, research, education and heritage sector, taking jobs with the BBC, the Herald newspaper, the National Library of Scotland, national publishers and TV production companies.

SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.

IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.

Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.

A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A

IB advanced entry requirements
38 points

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.