Sign up to our newsletter today
We've been helping students find the right postgraduate course for over a decade.
This masters programme is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which writing in English has shaped or mediated political identities in England, Scotland and Ireland.
It introduces you to the relationship between literary writing and political and social discourse in Britain and Ireland between the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688 and the end of the 19th century. This is the period of the creation of the Britain in which we live today, and also the time in which ancient British, Scottish and Irish national cultures were conceptualised as a response to radical literary, social and political innovations.
In examining the role of literary writing in this period, you will evaluate the ways in which it changed in response to social and political developments. You will also
Read more about this course
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Tuition fees vary between degree programmes. Find the specific fees for your chosen programme on our website.
The information you submit to University of Edinburgh will only be used by them or their data partners to deal with your enquiry, according to their privacy notice. For more information on how we use and store your data, please read our privacy statement.
University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50 and placed 20th in the QS World University Rankings 2020. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors.
Read moreBased on your current searches we recommend the following search filters.
Check out our other Masters Courses in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Check out our other Masters Courses in Languages, Literature & Culture
Start a new search with our database of over 23,000 Masters Courses
Based on our current search criteria we thought you might be interested in these.
English Literature: Victorian Literature MA
University of Liverpool
English Literature: Victorian Literature - MLitt
University of Glasgow
English Literature (Victorian pathway) MA
University of Leeds