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MA - Master of Arts
SOAS, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
SOAS, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
SOAS, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
MA - Master of Arts
SOAS, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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A radical rethinking of the literature of the world and their relationships to each other.
Go beyond Euro-American literary canons and redefine ‘the classics’. The MA Comparative Literature is an opportunity to study literature from the regions of Africa and Asia. Covering universal themes but in a unique, multi-cultural domain, you will explore a wide range of literature and its place in culture and society.
At SOAS, students will benefit from the regional expertise of academics and be able to engage with literature both through original English language literature and translations of those written in African and Asian languages.
There is also an opportunity for all students to study a language as part of their studies, with languages such as Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Swahili, Yorùbá, Japanese, Korean and more. However, prior knowledge of an African or Asian language is not a requirement for admission to the MA Comparative Literature.
Study at SOAS and gain a unique understanding of literature outside the euro-centric space.
Why study Comparative Literature at SOAS?
Graduates of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem solving.
We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in social science of humanities subject. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,220 per year
Students from Domestic
Fees go up each year, therefore, your tuition fee in your second & subsequent years of study will be higher. Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.
£25,320 per year
Students from EU
Fees go up each year, therefore, your tuition fee in your second & subsequent years of study will be higher. Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.
£25,320 per year
Students from International
Fees go up each year, therefore, your tuition fee in your second & subsequent years of study will be higher. Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.
At SOAS University of London, postgraduate students are encouraged to challenge the status quo and think globally....
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