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PostgraduateMA

Comparative Literature and Critical Theories

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£5,625Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Discover literature without borders. On our interdisciplinary MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories you'll explore literary texts and critical theories from around the world. You'll evaluate the relationship between literature and society through various contexts. You’ll also consider current issues and debates, such as decolonising the curriculum and digital humanities and creative industries. International tuition fees are £11,250 per year, home/UK fees are £5,625 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Postcolonial and World Literature
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Transnational Narratives and Cultural Translation
Digital Humanities and Creative Industries
Comparative Literary Genres and Aesthetics
Literature
Film and Intermedial Studies
Research Methods in Comparative Literature
Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,250

Home Student Fee

£5,625

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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