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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Comparative Literature and Cultures

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,400Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Comparative Literature and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Research drives the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway. Staff in the School, who all contribute to the teaching in one of the four language areas in which we offer degree-level studies and to the collaborative, interdisciplinary courses in Comparative Literature and Film Studies, are also active researchers with national and international reputations. Recent publications, all produced in a research environment that encourages collaboration and exchange across traditional disciplinary boundaries, have included numerous original monographs, groundbreaking b... International tuition fees are £26,400 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Comparative Literature
World Literature and Translation Studies
Critical Methodologies and Literary Analysis
Cultural Studies and Visual Culture
Philosophy of Language and Meaning
Research Methods and Doctoral Practice
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature and Film
Specialised Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,400

per year

Total Course Cost (24 months)£52,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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