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Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Languages, Literature & Culture (21)

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Are you passionate about literature and its connection to other art forms? Look no further than the Comparative Literature MSc at the University of Edinburgh. Located in the UNESCO World City of Literature, this one-year programme offers a deep exploration of literature from around the world. You'll enhance your critical and analytical skills while delving into a range of literary works. With the option to specialize in themes, genres, and historical periods, as well as the opportunity to study the relationship between literature and other arts, you'll develop your own expertise. Join an international community of learners and unlock your potential in this vibrant cultural hub.

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Programme description

As the first UNESCO World City of Literature, and a major cultural hub, Edinburgh is the ideal place for the comparative study of literature and the relationship of literature to other art forms.

Our one-year taught Masters programme (formerly known as the MSc in Comparative and General Literature) draws on world-class teaching and research expertise across literatures, languages and cultures, from Scotland to Asia, Scandinavia to the Middle East. It can also be completed part-time over two years.

Bringing together an international community of learners, we live comparative literature in the classroom, where you’ll sharpen your critical, analytical and methodological skills, and explore a range of literary works from different linguistic and cultural systems.

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.


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