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Comparative Literature/Theatre Studies - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Comparative literature is the study of literature across cultural and national frontiers, time periods, languages and genres, even across the boundaries between literature and the other arts. This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives.


Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

You can study Comparative Literature alongside a whole range of other subjects and you may want to consider studying it with a foreign language to further expand your horizons. We have close connections with the theatre industry, giving you opportunities to learn from and engage with practitioners of national and international standing.


Career Prospects?

Our graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers in the media, teaching, journalism, tourism, translating and interpreting, and the Civil Service, as well as business, commerce and marketing. Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers, many of which are closely connected to professional theatre-making, arts production and management. Recent graduates have, for instance, become successful theatre directors, casting agents, arts managers, producers and administrators, stand-up comedians and playwrights. Others take career paths in, for example, teaching or community arts.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,720per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

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    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

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    185 100%

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    53.0 53%

    63rd

    51

  • Student satisfaction

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    3.04 76%

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    182 88%

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    68.0 68%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.14 78%

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    8

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