MLitt Comparative Literature at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This MLitt offers interdisciplinary study across linguistic cultures and academic fields, covering the comparative study of literatures, film, visual arts or societies of two or more language areas, or across two or more disciplines. It can be followed entirely in English translation or using language skills, and students design a flexible programme drawing on courses across the College of Arts & Humanities.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core 20-credit courses (An Introduction to Comparative Literature; Comparative Literature in Practice), optional courses such as Literary Translation Studies, Theories of Reading, Transnational Constructions of Gender and Postcolonial Literature, Theory and Visual Culture, and an independent research dissertation. Up to 30 undergraduate Honours credits and language courses may be included.

Career pathways

Graduates go into publishing, editing, creative industries and teaching, and the programme prepares students for further study in Comparative Literature and Modern Languages and Cultures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 Honours degree may be considered. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications, supported by a personal statement. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the University; IELTS General Training not accepted). International students below the required academic level can consider pre-Masters courses at Glasgow International College. International and EU applicants apply in rounds for September 2027 entry (Round 1: 1 October to 5 November 2026; final Round 6: 14 May to 8 July 2027); UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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