MA Religious Studies and Scottish Literature
About this course
MA (Hons) in Religious Studies and Scottish Literature, a theology and religion and english literature degree combining the study of global religious traditions and textual analysis. Students take language options including Scottish Gaelic, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, Ancient Greek, and Modern Greek during the first year. The first year covers foreign languages and linguistic foundations through Scottish Gaelic, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, Ancient Greek, and Modern Greek.
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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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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 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
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 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Modules
- Scottish Gaelic
- Arabic
- Persian
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Italian
- Latin
- Russian
- Ancient Greek
- Modern Greek
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Religious Studies and Scottish 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 Scottish 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 Scottish Literature at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does MA Religious Studies and Scottish 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 Scottish Literature at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.