MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at University of Birmingham

Discover literature without borders. On our interdisciplinary MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories you'll explore literary texts and critical theories from around the world. This course is suited to anyone who is interested in languages, exploring multiple cultures, global literature and international relations.

Department: Languages, Cultures and Translation  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Art and Urban Space 20 Sexuality, Gender and Representation 20 Thinking Otherwise: Decolonial Approaches to Contemporary Thought and Culture 20 Topics in Global Justice 20. Modules include Dissertation in Comparative Literature & Critical Theories, Global Critical Theory, Introducing World Literature and Film, Research Methods in Critical Cultural Studies, World Literatures Compared, Contemporary Literature, Human Rights.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include an ability to analyse information, being able to work independently, critical thinking skills and the ability to present your ideas.

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