Comparative Literature postgraduate degrees in All England

15 universities offer 24 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate comparative literature degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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SOAS University of London

1 comparative-literature courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 56th
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In my opinion, SOAS is a great place to study because of its global focus on the Middle East, its cultural and linguistic diversity, and its amazing library resources. As a student who studies Global Media, it is a tremendous opportunity, but it could be improved with more stronger career support, and beneficial financial assistance for students.

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MA Comparative Literature
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  • Comparative Literature: A New Era
  • Comparative Literature: Methodology and Critique
  • Dissertation in Cultural Studies
  • Intersecting Worlds: Race and Gender in the Contemporary Postcolonial Novel
  • World Literature (PG)
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University of Birmingham

2 comparative-literature courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 11th
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WUSCA ranking: 51th
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I am a mature distance learning student, completing my MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. The online platform is easy to use and the digital library is expansive. All staff have been easy to contact when I need any support, including IT, Finance, Admin, my personal tutor and teaching staff. I have been assigned a mentor to help me stay connected with university life and the Philosophy department. The modules are contemporary, as are the course materials. The student cohort is diverse and we all connect to the course flexibly, from different time zones. I receive a weekly events newsletter which has plenty of options for attending online webinars and socials.

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  • Global Critical Theory
  • Research Methods in Critical Cultural Studies
  • World Literatures Compared
  • Dissertation
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UCL (University College London)

2 comparative-literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 4th
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I love all the student deals. However, I feel like many of the student activity processes could be streamlined as it seems so overwhelming as a foreigner/first-year. Like, having to book a ticket, but then still waiting in line or an event being overbooked via ticketing that people are dissuaded to come. Then, when the event takes place, the ticket holders don’t even come.

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Comparative Literature MA
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  • Comparative Literary Studies
  • Dissertation
  • Modern Literary Theory
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University of Kent

3 comparative-literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 43rd
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The university has a great campus and student support is active in checking in on student’s mental health and providing support both for mental health and academic reasons. The society’s provide a great opportunity to socialise and improve student night life. However, the stud student union function more as a business than as a study body representation. They charge for hot water in the campus library, taking advantage of students that cannot afford basics as they are in need of money, themselves. They need more funding.

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King's College London, University of London

2 comparative-literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 14th
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The location in central London not far from where the UKs decisions are made is amazing. The library has most of the resources I need and if you can’t find something the library staff will happily try and make it available. The thing where the uni lets us down the most is admin.

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Comparative Literature MA
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  • Construction Law in Practice [Practice Module]
  • Dissertation
  • Research Skills in Comparative Literature
  • Theorizing Comparative Literature across Cultures: Contemporary Debates
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University of Nottingham

1 comparative-literature courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 8th
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The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and meeting up with friends with my studies, not having to compromise on much. The lecturers are very helpful and they generally explain things well, although the pastoral and careers support through our tutors could be improved. Generally I am very glad I chose to study here in Nottingham, and would recommend it to anyone looking to achieve highly in both their career and at the same time be able to have a thriving social life and overall good work life balance.

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University of Exeter

2 comparative-literature courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 7th
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WUSCA ranking: 53th
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The layout of the campus is beautiful and lets in a lot of natural light which I like. Also my two favourite places, the sustainability cafe and the gym both offer great services. As for improvements, I’ve heard form friends that mental health support doesn’t respond to students concern with enough urgency.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

1 comparative-literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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I find the location, community and campus feel very peaceful and relaxing, and the education provided is good quality and varied. There could be more support for students who struggle to fit in with the student body, e.g., more help and encouragement to join societies or opportunities to socialise with peers.

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Queen Mary University of London

1 comparative-literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 38th
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WUSCA ranking: 89th
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Best: well-rounded, educated lecturers that are enthusiastic about contributing to our learning; lots of societies providing opportunities Worst: assessors for written assignments and PBL tutors tend to not give a level playing field for marking/educating - we don't get taught exactly the same things as the rest of our cohort, it is tutor dependent (PBL, clinical skills, etc)

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University of Cambridge

1 comparative-literature courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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I come from Madagascar, an island located in the Southern African region in the Indian Ocean. In my country, English is the third language, with French as the second, and Malagasy as our local official language. Additionally, Madagascar is one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world. I earned my Master's degree in Theology from our national theological faculty before pursuing a second Master's level course at the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide (CCCW). I am deeply grateful and honored to have been admitted here, and I extend my thanks to the CCCW Board for this opportunity. My journey at CCCW has been marked by several meaningful experiences: Despite my background, I have never felt excluded. I am welcomed as part of the community, and my classmates are genuinely understanding and supportive. English proficiency is required for students from countries where English is not the first language. I am deeply thankful to my professors and classmates for their patience, as they recognize both my efforts and my progress in achieving academic-level English. I have never felt judged, and I am committed to improving daily. Lastly, the support, guidance, and attention from the professors have been invaluable. I truly admire their dedication and the advice they offer as they assist us throughout our studies.

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