Overview

The MLitt in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews explores the global understanding of literature and culture. You will gain a critical evaluation of classical and contemporary theoretical approaches, study a broad range of texts across national, cultural and linguistic borders, and explore the relations between them.

Key facts

Engage with traditional and new approaches to comparative literature, deepening your understanding of the field, and working with texts both in their original languages and in English translation

Enjoy a close-knit postgraduate community and friendly environment with small class sizes

Explore new approaches to reading texts and reflecting on your own critical practices through innovative core and optional modules

Benefit from cross-disciplinary studies via an optional module in the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies as part of your degree

Careers

Alongside your academic learning, you will develop your broader capabilities and employability. Graduates have gone on to careers in fields including:

consulting

energy resource management

international development

journalism

UN interpreting

public policy

publishing

the civil and diplomatic services

University academics and administrators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Methodologies and Research Skills

Literary and Cultural Introspection

Literary and Cultural Extrospection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV or résumé with a history of your education and employment

personal statement of around 500 words outlining your personal motivations for applying and how the course fits with your career ambitions

sample of your own, single-authored academic written work of around 2,000 words in English

two references, one of which must be academic

academic transcript and degree certificate

Tuition Fees

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25900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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