University of Glasgow
English Literature/Scottish History
Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS QVHF
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
QVHF
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Course Overview
English Literature/Scottish History at University of Glasgow in Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
History graduates develop research, critical analysis and writing skills valued across journalism, policy, the civil service, publishing, law and education. Many proceed to postgraduate study, law conversion or the civil service fast-stream.
Student life (indicative)
Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
38,710
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
36.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of English Literature/Scottish History
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate English Literature/Scottish History topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced English Literature/Scottish History
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Area studies, languages and literature
- Languages
- English
- Literature
- Eighteenth-century literature
- Seventeenth-century literature
- Literary studies
- Anglo-Saxon studies
- English literature
- Shakespeare studies
- Medieval English literature
- Arthurian literature
- Romantic literature
- American literature
- Creative writing
- Childrens literature
- Nineteenth-century literature
- Comparative literature
- Sixteenth-century literature
- European literature
- Modern literature
- Literary criticism
- Critical theory
- Literary research
- Classical literature
- Dramatic literature
- Poetry
- Commonwealth literature
- Scottish studies
- Social sciences
- Humanities
- History
- Social history
- European history
- Economic history
- Industrial history
- Contemporary history
- History of ideas
- Cultural history
- European cultural history
- British history
- Victorian studies
- Historical research
- Local history
- Modern history
- Renaissance history
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
38,710
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
36%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
Student Life & City (indicative)
Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
- Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Diverse international food scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
History graduates develop research, critical analysis and writing skills valued across journalism, policy, the civil service, publishing, law and education. Many proceed to postgraduate study, law conversion or the civil service fast-stream.
- History graduates develop research, critical analysis and writing skills valued across journalism, policy, the civil service, publishing, law and education.
- Many proceed to postgraduate study, law conversion or the civil service fast-stream.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Technology
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,545/month budget (housing $880, food $325, transport $115) covers everything comfortably. Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable big cities — brilliant value for a world-ranked university.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,545/month budget (housing $880, food $325, transport $115) covers everything comfortably.
- Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable big cities — brilliant value for a world-ranked university.
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