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PostgraduateMA

Comparative Literature

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£35,400Per Year (Intl)
£8,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MA Comparative Literature provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Hone your skills in comparative literary studies while soaking up the expertise of interdisciplinary specialists. The Comparative Literature MA enables you to develop your own interests while gaining an in-depth understanding of modern literary theory and comparative literature. Taught at UCL, renowned for its multidisciplinary research and cross-cultural ethos, this is an exceptional opportunity to become proficient in this field. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £8,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Theory and Criticism
Comparative Methodology and Practice
Translation and World Literature
Modernism and Global Perspectives
Critical Approaches to Genre
Literature and Cultural Identity
Research Methods in Literary Studies
Dissertation in Comparative Literature
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£35,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£35,400

Home Student Fee

£8,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,800 £8,400 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400 £17,700

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
15%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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