Home›University of Edinburgh›MA English Literature and History

MA English Literature and History

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
Apply via UCASUniversity Page⚖️ Compare
Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs40%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (996 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
20%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15%
05
Secretarial and related occupations
15%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Sales occupations
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (64% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
64%
Assessment & Feedback
64%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
61%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

Don't rely just on loans! Universities give out thousands in non-repayable cash bursaries if your household income is lower or you come from a state school.

See if you qualify ↗

🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
15%
144-159
15%
160-175
30%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

62%Secretarial and related
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track