Comparative Literature (MLitt)

A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

The MLitt in Comparative Literature is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Modern Languages. The programme explores the transnational understanding of literature and culture. It aims to provide training in traditional and new research techniques.

Highlights

• Students receive training in traditional and new research techniques and have the opportunity to broaden their language portfolios.
• Small class sizes of no more than 20 students provide a close-knit postgraduate community and friendly environment.
• A wide range of optional modules provides the opportunity to take modules from other disciplines or to learn a third language.

Teaching format

The taught portion of the course consists of four compulsory modules and a range of optional modules held over two semesters, plus a 15,000-word dissertation. Classes are delivered through a mixture of lectures (with around 20 students) and seminars (which vary from individual one-to-one teaching up to ten students). Modules are assessed through coursework; there are no final exams for this programme.

Modules