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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Comparative Literature

Queen Mary University of London
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Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the PhD Comparative Literature provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Comparative Literature at Queen Mary ranks among the leading centres for research and study in Comparative Literature in London. The Department has an active and flourishing research culture with staff working across disciplines to shape the dynamic field of comparative literature. Established in 2012, the PhD Programme in Comparative Literature has since grown to include supervision capacity in European Literatures, the literatures of China and the Indian subcontinent, as well as in world literature, postcolonialism, cosmopolitanism, and transnationalism. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Transnational Narrative and World Literature
Postcolonial Studies and Global Perspectives
Research Methods in Comparative Literature
European Literary Traditions and Movements
East Asian and South Asian Literatures
Cosmopolitanism and Cultural Translation
Advanced Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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50%Working
25%Studying
5%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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Queen Mary University of London offers Comparative Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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