Scottish Literature In this subject, you will study literature written in English from all major periods in history, from medieval to postmodern. You will explore in depth a range of individual works and authors, and the historical contexts in which works of literature were created. You will learn to compare different writing styles and genres. You will also study the evolution of literary thinking and how literary works have been interpreted in different ways over time. Scottish Studies Scottish Studies is the study of Scottish culture past and present, with a particular focus on creative arts and cultural expression. In this programme, you will study Scottish cultural history and tradition and discover how literature, music and visual arts helped to shape Scottish identity. Parallels with other countries are made throughout the programme to place Scotland in context. The department hosts internationally renowned archives, which are available for study and research.