Comparative Literature

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MPhil 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 3-year full-time and part-time structure. UCL is a leader in the thriving field of comparative literature, building on the great strength of its well-established language-specific literary and cultural degrees. With its exceptional range of modern and ancient languages, UCL provides an ideal environment for comparative inquiry. We actively support interdisciplinary research across languages and cultural periods, and welcome comparative projects that may benefit from joint supervisory support. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £3,200 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

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £6,400 £3,200 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £31,300 £15,650

Graduate Outcomes

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