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Overview
Students develop a thorough understanding of modern theories of literature, the contexts of literature and the interaction between literatures, and gain practical experience in comparative literary studies.
The programme from the University College London (UCL) also develops the critical and analytical skills necessary for research in this field.
Careers
Publishing, academic teaching, research and journalism are the most common destinations for graduates with an MA in Comparative Literature but the civil service, teaching or employment as a translator or copywriter are becoming increasingly attractive alternatives.
Employability
Skills acquired as a result of taking this programme include: ability to conduct research in library archives and electronic archives; ability to synthesise and summarise large amounts of information; abliity to use evidence in order to construct a convincing argument; ability to work with texts in more than one language; acquisition of sensitivity to the cultural register of texts; ability to plan workloads efficiently and meet deadlines.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Modern Literary Theory
- Comparative Literary Studies
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
PTE Academic 75
TOEFL® IBT 109
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Art History General Studies & Classics Literature View 112 other Masters in General Studies & Classics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
PTE Academic 75
TOEFL® IBT 109
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Tuition Fee
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International
26600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12900 GBP per year during 12 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.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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