Overview
We list Comparative Literature MA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Comparative Literature is seminar led, with close reading and regular written assessment. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 29 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A reading, writing and translation degree read for its analytical and linguistic range. Publishing, media, education and cultural organisations are the natural destinations, and none of them are large markets.
Roles graduates go into
- Editorial assistant
- Translator
- Literary agent's assistant
- Content or copywriter
- Cultural programme officer
- Teacher or lecturer
Where they work
- Publishing houses and literary agencies
- Media and journalism
- Cultural institutions and festivals
- Translation agencies
- Schools and universities
After the course
A publishing traineeship, a translation qualification, or a doctorate for academic work.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000