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MA Philosophy and English Literature

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work85%

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
£26,500
£36,500
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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (61% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
58%
Assessment & Feedback
60%
Academic Support
75%
Organisation
78%
Learning Resources
49%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

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

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
15%
144-159
20%
160-175
30%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
224-239
5%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Baccalaureate
20%
Other HE
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

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track