Mlitt Comparative Literature

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Modern Language or Literature (including English), Philosophy, Film and TV Studies, or Cultural Studies.

A 2.2 Honours degree, or a 2.1 in another subject, will be considered where supported by relevant experience.

Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. A background in literary or cultural theory is desirable.

Employers welcome our graduates’ abilities to 'think outside the box' in relation to cultures other than their own, as well as their ability to communicate in oral and written form in a logical, coherent, articulate and creative way.

Our graduates go into the workplace well-prepared to work in a global, international environment, as well as in any field requiring sophisticated communication skills. Some common careers include: publishing, editing, creative industries, and teaching.

The programme also provides an excellent preparation for further study in the fields of Comparative Literature and Modern Languages and Cultures.

Semester one:

Core 1: An Introduction to Comparative Literature (20 credits)

Semester two:

Core 2: Comparative Literature in Practice (20 credits)

Optional courses include:

Transnational Constructions of Gender
Literary Translation Studies
Theories Of Reading
Reading Workshop in Comparative Literature
Postcolonial Literature, Theory and Visual Culture
China and the West: Intellectuals and Knowledge dynamics