MA Comparative Literature & Culture at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works. Comparative Literature & Culture at Aberdeen offers an exciting opportunity to study literature and culture within a global context. We deliver a broad programme exploring the history, culture, and society of countries in Europe, Latin-America, the English-speaking world and beyond through literary and cultural works.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) or 8 years (96 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first two years, you will study the following core courses: Acts of Reading (EL1009) The Global City (LA1501) World Changing Protests Alongside these core courses, you will also be able to select from a wide range of recommended courses across English, Modern Languages and relevant options from other disciplines. You will also take courses in language study whether you are a beginner or advanced, chosen from French, German, Spanish & Latin American Studies, Gaelic, Mandarin, or Arabic. Year 1 compulsory courses: Academic Writing for Language & Literature, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Acts of Reading, The Global City in Text and Film and Year 2.

Career pathways

Strong language skills give you a competitive edge, opening opportunities in the global workplace. You can progress into the following roles:

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Application information

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants presenting the standard grades will usually receive an unconditional offer; more may be asked for where applications exceed places. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A LEVELS Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months) or 8 years (96 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/ucas-application-process/

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