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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Comparative Literature
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
3 yearsDuration
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Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Comparative Literature provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to the study of comparative literature. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital city - the first UNESCO World City of Literature. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Literary Theory and Critical Methods
Comparative Textual Analysis Across Languages
Transnational Literary Movements and Exchanges
Research Methodology in Comparative Literature
Advanced Translation Studies and Practice
Interdisciplinary Approaches to World Literature
Doctoral Seminar in Literary Criticism
Original Thesis Research and Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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