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MA - Master of Arts
King's College London, University of London
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
King's College London, University of London
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
King's College London, University of London
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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This MA in Comparative Literature approaches literary study as a critical practice for thinking across time and space, examining how texts move, transform, and generate meaning through history, comparison, and connection. The programme develops advanced theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging students to draw on London’s rich cultural ecosystem where libraries, museums, and archives serve as a laboratory for original and forward-looking research. You will be taught by world-leading academics whose research expertise ranges from the ancient world to twenty-first-century European, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and American literature from both Hemispheres. All modules are taught with English translations, and you’ll also be able to develop your language skills to read literature in its original language. Key benefits Revel in the freedom to pursue your literary and cultural interests with a list of modules offering a unique combination of geographical range and historical depth. Enhance your cross-cultural readings on topical issues thanks to a thematic approach to teaching. Learn from world-leading academics with expertise in European, Chinese, African and world literatures. Choose to specialise with optional modules from across the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, including learning a language at the King’s Language Centre. Enjoy our location in the heart of London, with numerous libraries and cultural institutions nearby. Study an internationally respected MA that offers excellent research skills training and a springboard to further study.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip). Programme specific requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject, such as English, Modern Languages, Classics, Cultural Studies, History, Politics or International Relations. Applicants without a literature degree should demonstrate academic engagement with literary study in their application. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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£14,450 per year
Students from Domestic
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£32,100 per year
Students from EU
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£32,100 per year
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