English Literature & Philosophy

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is proud to house the oldest English Literature department in the world – people have been studying English at Edinburgh longer than the USA has existed! With a wide range of optional degree modules, including Fairy Tales, Science Fiction, LGBT+ Fiction and Shakespearean Tragedy, Edinburgh has something for everyone. Throughout the digital summer school, you will work on a variety of texts and approaches to reading, and explore the cultural contexts of the work with our fantastic team of academic staff and students. You will develop your analytic, linguistic and creative skills by taking part in interactive online classes, independent study, and engaging group project work. You will also have the opportunity to try out other subjects throughout the week. In recognition of its incredible literary history, Edinburgh was named the first ever World City of Literature by UNESCO in 2004.

Philosophy has been taught at the university since its foundation in 1583, and Edinburgh is currently ranked 6th in the UK and 20th in the world for philosophy teaching (QS 2020). Studying philosophy introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present, and illuminates the connections between diverse areas of human experience. It also makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs. Throughout the digital summer school, you will work with our fantastic team of academic staff and current students to consider some of the great philosophical questions. You will work on topics such as mind, ethics, time travel and language through interactive online classes, independent study, and engaging group project work. You will also have the opportunity to try out other subjects throughout the week.

12 July 2021 - 16 July 2021

150 places across all programmes

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