英语文学与历史课程旨在通过与广泛的文本和多种阅读方法互动来发展您的批判，分析，语言和创造能力。通过增强您独特的文学和批判才能，该计划为您的发展做出了贡献在这个社会中，对各种文本的理解至关重要。该课程还将向您介绍各种背景下的历史方法论问题，并教会您认识历史知识的广度与更专业的研究之间的关系。对中世纪晚期到现在的英语文学各个主要时期的文化背景有一个了解，并在每个时期对特定主题或一组文本有详尽的了解。您还将学习一组特定的研究主导由员工提供并根据您自己的兴趣选择的主题。
Through the critical reading of texts of all kinds, our joint honours programme in English Literature and History helps you understand the world in which we live now while shedding light on the past.<br>Our programme aims to develop your critical, analytic, linguistic and creative skills by engaging with a broad range of texts and a variety of approaches to reading.<br><br>You will explore the cultural contexts of writing in English from all over the world, from the late Middle Ages to the present.<br><br>Studying English Literature and History shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.<br><br>Beyond the literary, critical thinking and creative skills you will gain by engaging with a broad range of texts and a variety of approaches to reading on this programme, graduating with a four-year Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh shows intellectual maturity, resilience, and flexibility.<br><br>The skills you will be able to demonstrate to employers when you graduate include the ability to:<br><br>understand, analyse and articulate complex issues and concepts<br>manage your time to meet deadlines on different types of project<br>work independently and as part of a group