About us Welcome to English and Scottish Literature at the University of Edinburgh.A UNESCO World City of Literature, Edinburgh is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama.Having first offered courses on ‘rhetoric and belles lettres’ over 250 years ago, we are the oldest department of English Literature in the world.We teach over 30 single and joint MA undergraduate honours programmes in English and Scottish Literature, all of which take four years to complete, and a full range of taught and research-led postgraduate programmes, from one-year masters degrees to PhDs.Study with us and you will be based in the historic centre of a world-leading festival city, close to many national libraries, resources and collections.With expert staff, including a fantastic Writer-in-Residence, and multiple student societies for literature and drama enthusiasts, our large community has lots to offer.Contact us Research and activities The Department of English Literature is involved in a variety of research and projects including the James Tait Black Memorial Prizes, Britain’s oldest literary awards. News and events News and features from English and Scottish LiteratureWhat's on in English and Scottish LiteratureLike and follow us on FacebookScottish Universities' International Summer School QS World Rankings by Subject 2024 The University of Edinburgh is ranked 3rd in the UK for English Language and Literature.Globally, we’re in the World Top 10 for English Language and Literature (9) and Modern Languages (10).The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings are based on research citations and the results of major global surveys of employers and academics.They are International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approved. Undergraduate study Take a single or joint honours degree and develop your analytic, linguistic and creative skills by engaging with a broad range of texts and a variety of approaches to reading. Postgraduate study Choose from a range of taught and research-led programmes and join one of the UK's largest and most vibrant communities of postgraduate English Literature students. James Tait Black Prizes Find out more about Britain's oldest literary awards. Staff Contact details and further information about our staff in English Literature This article was published on 2024-08-12
