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English Language and Literature MA Hons
Many of the world's most fascinating and influential literary works have been written in English. This programme offers you the opportunity to study the development of the English language through English
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Most relevant Student Reviews for English Language and Literature MA Hons at University of Edinburgh
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I don’t know why there’s not the option of my program so I just choose a close one, read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
English lit and History is great read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Very White male centred syllabus in my core courses, but excellent option courses read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I enjoyed my course, and the LLC is very good read more
Most relevant Student Reviews for English at University of Edinburgh
Psychology and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
Learn a lot and teachers are patient read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
The quality of lectures and tutorials varies significantly. read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
You have to learn most of the things by yourself sincee the main teaching method is seminars. Lots of freedom though. read more
Cognitive Science (Humanities), MA Hons FullTime
Great place to stay, plenty to do. Nice area read more
Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
My supervisor is very busy but it is very helpful. read more
Psychology and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
It is useful for student to review a lot of valuable resources read more
Philosophy and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
Fantastic course, I'd recommend it. It's extremely interesting, and linguistics is taught especially well. My personal tutor has disappeared, but that's pretty much the only problem. read more
Portuguese and English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I think the couse is very innovative and some are really helpful for my future career. read more
English Literature and History, MA Hons FullTime
Great so far, hope it continues in this manner read more
English and Scottish Literature, MA Hons FullTime
really interesting content, but the tutors may be quite patchy, depending on which one you are assigned! read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
really interesting content, but the tutors may be quite patchy, depending on which one you are assigned! read more
History of Art and English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Brilliant lecturers, s*** s**** S*** higher ups who don’t treats them properly read more
Philosophy and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
…I’ve met amazing people at this uni through my courses ! read more
English and Scottish Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Good experience so far. Helpful teachers and staff read more
Philosophy and English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Really flexible and interesting course. Teaching staff are helpful and welcoming. read more
Cognitive Science (Humanities), MA Hons FullTime
The teachers are very kind and very cute, I love my dance class and my classmates!! read more
Chinese and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
Amazing and engaging course! Professors are always willing to help. Make sure to be proactive and contact your teachers if you need help. The Chinese department is especially nice. read more
Psychology and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
the school is so practical and helpful for foreign students read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Tutors are very helpful. Everything is online but tutorials are in person so it’s not too bad read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Great variety of courses within literature read more
Psychology and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
A waste of my money, I was promised hybrid learning only to learn that my course was fully online after I had flown over and paid for my accommodation. The Linguistics course is great but the quality of the Psychology lectures is extremely inconsistent and poor most of the time. I am paying 27,550 pounds to attend 4 Psychology tutorials in 10 weeks all virtually, which is ridiculous. read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I know it is hard to teach online this year with COVID-19, but for my subject, we have had no live teaching (bar tutorials). Multiple lecturers have said they didn't have a transcript I could use for their lectures even when they don't provide subtitles (which at best are dodgy), and as a disabled student, it feels very distancing. It takes a very long time to get a question answered or to get essays back (which is somewhat understandable at the moment, but being told the wait is 15 days and then having to wait for more than a month with no communication is concerning). But despite all that, my tutor is absolutely amazing, and was incredibly helpful with my course choices. I am enjoying the course a lot, I just wish the department was more open and honest with us. read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Hard to review a course, it's what I enjoyed so I loved it. read more
English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
In retrospect, I would not choose Edinburgh to study English Literature. The texts are stuffy and outdated. Out of the whole world of literature, I honestly think they managed to pull out the most dull, cumbersome texts possible. Of course, not all are so boring, but the majority certainly are. They do not value creative and lively thinking, but rather overly-mechanical ways of approaching texts. The feedback on essays can be hit or miss. The lectures are good, but can be overly dense. read more
Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
it’s a decent sized course but all the professors are really great and really on it. because i did english a level, content wise the first war was definitely a slow start, but the courses available second and third year onwards are a really good selection. in terms of job prospects, there are loads of tech orientated/programming courses offered from third year on which can really broaden what’s available to you read more
English Literature and History, MA Hons FullTime
In first year so not much to say other than lots of choice (except for English) and teaching very good. read more
Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
I'm a 2nd Year Linguistics student and I love my course! The course has a huge variety to it so you are always engaged and stimulated by the content. All my tutors have been very helpful and I have enjoyed learning about such a diverse and interesting subject. read more
German and English Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Great course: my Lit lecturers were wonderful, so enthusiastic and funny, whilst my German teacher got me from no ability at all to a very advanced level of understanding. Can't wait for Year 2! read more
Psychology and Linguistics, MA Hons FullTime
My course is challenging and interesting, and all the lecturers I have had have been brilliant. My personal tutor is always there if I have questions or concerns. I'm very glad I chose this course. read more
Most relevant Student Reviews for English Language at University of Edinburgh
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
I really like my course and it’s very interesting read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I don’t know why there’s not the option of my program so I just choose a close one, read more
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
Very nice course, and with a professional organizer, it’s really impressive to beginner to learn. read more
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
Heavy homework load. Why is all courses pushing people that hard. Maybe it’s time for us to have a bit more agency read more
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
Overall, the teaching quality of UoE is good but something should be improved too. There should be more feedback during course and more help to improve students’ academic performance. read more
Linguistics and English Language, MA Hons FullTime
I have fallen in love with the degree. The department is amazing, from the professors to the support staff. read more
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
pretty good! Worth Studying and choosing! read more
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
The course is very interesting and the assessments given are not just essays, but are different and fun. It’s a challenge sometimes but it’s always explained well. read more
English Language, MA Hons FullTime
An excellent course, organised, efficient and well taught. read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
English lit and History is great read more
Linguistics and English Language, MA Hons FullTime
Can't speak much, as I've only just finished my first year, but uni is great! Love the course, love the people! read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
Very White male centred syllabus in my core courses, but excellent option courses read more
English Language and Literature, MA Hons FullTime
I enjoyed my course, and the LLC is very good read more
Philosophy and English Language, MA Hons FullTime
Daft degree to take if you want a job at the end of it! The lecturers seem to think that the status and prestige of the uni will carry them through so they don't really need to put much effort in. And God help you if you don't understand something! read more
47 aggregated reviews by students studying at University of Edinburgh.