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 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature View 226 other Masters in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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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

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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