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

This program offers an in-depth exploration of Comparative Literature alongside German and Italian studies at a research-intensive level, where students will learn how knowledge evolves, progresses, and transforms. It fosters independent learning among all participants, cultivating curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous thinking. Spanning 48 months, the course culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it consists of credit-based modules, requiring students to complete 480 credits—typically 120 per academic year. The initial two years focus on core program-specific modules alongside elective options, which may include interdisciplinary courses. The final years emphasize advanced, research-driven study through specialized curriculum modules. The first two years combine mandatory program courses with a selection of electives, potentially from other faculties, while the later years concentrate on tailored, research-oriented learning.