MA (Honours) Classics and Comparative Literature in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

St Andrews' Comparative Literature program enables you to examine diverse literary works—including Arabic, Persian, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish texts in English translation, alongside UK and US literature—providing insights into various cultural traditions and the socio-political and historical influences shaping national and global literary canons. Through close reading and exploration of literary translation challenges and comparative approaches, you'll refine your analytical, interpretive, and critical abilities. The curriculum fosters skills in thoughtful discussion, persuasive argumentation, and clear, precise writing. This advanced, research-focused program delves into Classics and Comparative Literature, teaching students how knowledge evolves and expands. It cultivates independent scholarship marked by curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous thinking. Spanning 48 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree follows St Andrews' modular structure, requiring 480 credits (typically 120 per year). The initial two years combine program-specific core modules with elective options (potentially including cross-disciplinary courses), while later years emphasize specialized, research-driven study tailored to the discipline.