Course summary
The MLitt in Comparative Literature explores the transnational understanding of literature and culture, providing students with a critical evaluation of classical and contemporary theoretical approaches combined with the intensive study of a broad range of texts across national, cultural and linguistic borders, and the relations between them.
Modules
Core modules: Apples and oranges (issues in comparative literature); theory and practice of literary research; the contemporary canon; designing a research project. Optional modules: Different language areas offered in the School (Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish) or modules from other disciplines in the Faculty of Arts.
Assessment method
MLitt: 9 months of continuous assessment and a 15,000-word dissertation. MPhil: 9 months of continuous assessment followed by 15 months of research and production of a 40,000-word thesis.
Entry requirements
A good degree, minimum 2.1 Honours, from a UK university or equivalent.
English language requirements
For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.
English language requirements for postgraduate students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.
Sponsorship information
Carnegie-Cameron bursaries; entrant accommodation bursary; Formula Santander postgraduate scholarship; recent graduate discount; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary.
Provider information
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews
KY16 9AJ