Master of Arts in Religious Studies and English Literature

The University of Edinburgh

UK,Scotland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1583

Total Students: 45,615 +

Int. Students: 13,353 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Religious Studies and English Literature

Program Overview

This joint honours programme combines vibrant study of religions with the excitement of English literature.

Religious studies

Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on religious beliefs and practices and their relationships with the wider world.

You will:

  • Study the concepts and emotions which underpin religious belief and practice, and their role and function in culture and society
  • Cover historical and contemporary material

We take as much interest in the groups and people who practice religion as their gods, deities, ancestors and spirits.

Examining literature

Reading and writing are key practices in religion and English literature. This programme introduces you to major texts and gives you the tools and critical skills to understand and interpret them.

You will:

  • Use a range of methods to examine where religious ideas illuminate literature and where religion is mediated in texts
  • Study texts ranging from canonical writings, such as Buddhist sutras and the Hebrew Bible, to classic and modern fiction