MA (Honours) Comparative Literature, French and German in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

St Andrews' Comparative Literature program enables students to examine diverse literary works - including Arabic, Persian, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish texts in English translation, alongside UK and US literature - providing understanding of various cultural traditions and the socio-political and historical influences shaping national and global literary canons. The curriculum emphasizes detailed textual analysis and explores topics in literary translation and comparative approaches, enhancing students' critical thinking, analytical, and writing abilities. Participants will engage in reading, debate, structured argumentation, and precise written expression. Offered as part of a four-year joint Honors degree by the School of Modern Languages, this advanced program combines Comparative Literature with French and German studies, fostering research skills and knowledge development. The course cultivates independent scholarship characterized by intellectual curiosity, academic integrity, and rigorous analysis. This 48-month Master of Arts (Honours) program follows St Andrews' credit-based structure, requiring 480 credits (typically 120 annually). Initial years combine core program modules with elective options (potentially including cross-faculty courses), while later years focus on specialized, research-oriented study.