University of Edinburgh
English Literature
Typical offer rate
46–56%
competitive entry
Typical entry
A*A*A*
The University of Edinburgh's English Literature degree studies texts from the medieval period to the present across fiction, poetry and drama. The programme places strong emphasis on critical argument, literary history and the range of theoretical approaches available to the reader. Places are competitive. Offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to English Literature at University of Edinburgh has a 46–56% chance of an offer, competitive by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*A*A*
- UCAS tariff: 168–168 points
About University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ancient university founded in 1582, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, asking among the highest entry grades anywhere.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Edinburgh · English Literature
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.