MLitt (Research) Comparative Literature at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A research degree in Comparative Literature, an interdisciplinary, intercultural and inter-medial discipline housed in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, which has expertise in ten modern languages and cultures. Strengths lie in the languages and literatures of Europe, east and west, with staff also working on Quebecois, Mexican, Brazilian and North American Anglophone literature.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures | Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research culminating in a thesis of 40,000-70,000 words (including references, bibliography and appendices), involving a postgraduate course of special study and research that represents a distinct contribution to knowledge. Research areas include gender, emotions, visual cultures, literature of migration and exile, nationalism and transnationalism, psychology and literature, and literature and philosophy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Comparative Literature research degrees (School of Modern Languages and Cultures): usually a 2.1 honours degree, and candidates will usually be expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references, named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (also accepted: TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic (test centre) 70 overall, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 185 overall with no part below 176).

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

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