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Comparative Literature (MLitt)

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MLitt - Master of Letters

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MLitt in Comparative Literature explores the transnational understanding of literature and culture, providing students with a critical evaluation of classical and contemporary theoretical approaches combined with the intensive study of a broad range of texts across national, cultural and linguistic borders, and the relations between them.

Course information

The MLitt in Comparative Literature is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Modern Languages. The programme explores the transnational understanding of literature and culture. It aims to provide training in traditional and new research techniques.

Highlights

  • Students engage with traditional and new approaches to comparative literature, deepening their understanding of the field, and working with texts both in their original languages and in English translation.
  • Small class sizes provide a close-knit postgraduate community and friendly environment.
  • Innovative core and optional modules allow students to explore new approaches to reading texts and reflecting on their own critical practices.
  • A wide range of optional modules provides the opportunity to take modules from other disciplines.
  • One-on-one specialist dissertation supervision is available from across the broad range of research interests within the School of Modern Languages.

Careers

Alongside your academic learning, you will develop your broader capabilities and employability. All Masters students have access to the Professional Skills Curriculum, a flexible programme of workshops, lectures, and online materials to help you develop your personal and professional skills.

The School also works closely with the University Careers Centre to provides Masters students with careers advice and support, including advice for those who intend to continue to a doctoral degree.

Graduates have gone on to careers in fields including:

  • consulting
  • energy resource management
  • international development
  • journalism
  • UN interpreting
  • public policy
  • publishing
  • the civil and diplomatic services
  • University academics and administrators.

Application deadline

08 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,880per year

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

University information

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 96

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    194 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    7th

    12

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