MA Religious Studies and English Literature
About this course
MA (Hons) in Religious Studies and English Literature, a joint honours degree spanning English Literature and Theology and Religion. The curriculum includes language options such as Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, and Scottish Gaelic in the first year. The first year covers language study through modules including Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, and Scottish Gaelic.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: English Literature or combined English at B) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 65%: 15 offers from 23 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Modules
- Arabic
- Persian
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Italian
- Latin
- Russian
- Ancient Greek
- Modern Greek
- Scottish Gaelic
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Religious Studies and English Literature at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Religious Studies and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Religious Studies and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Religious Studies and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
65% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 15 offers from 23 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Religious Studies and English Literature at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Religious Studies and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.