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University of Aberdeen: English Language and Literature
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Delve into the world of English Language and Literature and uncover a variety of historical and contemporary texts. Taught by internationally-renowned specialists, the programme will enhance your understanding of the relationship between language and literature, broaden your knowledge of English literary periods and issues, and trace the development and varieties of the English language.
The MLitt English Language and Literature programme provides graduate-level skills and training in a variety of areas of English literature and linguistics. The programme introduces students to specialist knowledge and scholarly approaches in the historical and critical analysis of English language and literature and is ideally suited for students who wish to solidify their skills and expertise in the subject, either in preparation for more intensive and specialist research or in preparation for other careers, including teaching.
You can take this degree as a stand-alone one-year or two-year part-time Master's degree or as a first step towards a PhD (subject to admission to a further degree programme either at Aberdeen or elsewhere). The programme provides an excellent pathway for students eager to study the subject in the context of the British university system, and students who wish to look more closely at the relationship between language and literature.
MLitt
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11077 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 20 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and ranks among the best 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The …
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