Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MLitt Comparative Literature in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
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Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,706.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Master's program provides cross-disciplinary exploration spanning linguistic traditions and academic domains. Leveraging the robust and varied School of Modern Languages and Cultures, you can pursue studies comparing literatures, films, visual arts, or societies across multiple language regions OR blend approaches from different disciplines. The exceptional flexibility allows you to craft a personalized curriculum aligned with your academic passions.
Instruction comes from globally renowned scholars specializing in diverse arts fields, ranging from Migration Literature to Global Cinema, Book History, Gender Studies, and Postcolonial Theory. Foundational courses develop your theoretical framework in Comparative Literature while providing practical research skills for your independent project. While specialized options are available, you're also welcome to select courses across the College of Arts, fostering an intensely interdisciplinary experience tailored to your unique interests. The program accommodates all language backgrounds - you may complete it using English translations or apply existing language skills within our specialty areas. Beginners can incorporate language learning into their studies. You'll have opportunities to present at our Comparative Literature and Translation Studies Postgraduate Conference, connect with visiting international scholars, and participate in our annual interdisciplinary theme. Glasgow's world-class libraries, museums, galleries, theaters, and research facilities create an inspiring environment for advanced study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Candidates should normally have a good Honours degree (2.1 or better) or equivalent in a Modern Foreign Language or cognate discipline (such as English Literature or Philosophy).
Recommended:
Fluency in one modern foreign language taught in the School and reading knowledge or better in another.
It is highly recommended that you come with a strong background in literary or cultural theory, so that you are equipped to read and understand the assigned texts.
You may be asked to attend an informal interview if your application does not demonstrate all entry requirements above.
To apply, you are required to submit:
a personal statement of around 500 words explaining why you want to undertake the Mlitt in Comparative Literature at Glasgow
an academic transcript
references
Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)
IELTS - 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
TOEFL ibt - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27
Recommended:
Fluency in one modern foreign language taught in the School and reading knowledge or better in another.
It is highly recommended that you come with a strong background in literary or cultural theory, so that you are equipped to read and understand the assigned texts.
You may be asked to attend an informal interview if your application does not demonstrate all entry requirements above.
To apply, you are required to submit:
a personal statement of around 500 words explaining why you want to undertake the Mlitt in Comparative Literature at Glasgow
an academic transcript
references
Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)
IELTS - 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
TOEFL ibt - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27
Tuition
GBP
25,290