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Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish) (Part-Time)

Birkbeck, University of London

24 months
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8010 GBP/year
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This multidisciplinary, flexible Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish) (Part-Time) course at Birkbeck, University of London will give you a thorough grounding in comparative literature and cultural studies in the context of modern languages. 

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Overview

You can take a broadly comparative pathway through the degree or choose to engage with one or more specific language-speaking areas. 

The Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish) (Part-Time) course at Birkbeck, University of London brings together a team of renowned academic experts in cultural studies, visual studies, linguistics, comparative literature and cultures, history and thought. We will help you steer a pathway through the programme that reflects your specific interests, career and personal ambitions, and language knowledge. You will be able to choose whether you study texts in the original language(s) or in English translation; if you work in the original language(s) this will be reflected in the final degree title (eg MA French and Spanish). 

If you are interested in pursuing further research, we offer an associated MPhil/PhD Comparative Literature. 

Careers and Employability

Graduates go in to careers in international organisations or businesses, translating and teaching, research and journalism. Possible professions include teacher, researcher, journalist, or translator. This degree may also be useful in becoming an academic librarian, writer, arts administrator, or advertising copywriter.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Studying Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies in Modern Languages
  • Research Skills Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (Modern Languages) 
  • Imagining the Nation
  • Interrogating the Self
  • Memory and History

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.
  • We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    8010 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8010 GBP per year during 24 months.

  • National

    4410 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4410 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish) (Part-Time)
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