Comparative Literature MSc

The University of Edinburgh

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 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.You’ll also be encouraged to develop your own area of interest and expertise, with specially-designed option courses offering a detailed focus on:literary themes and genreshistorical periodscritical theory and translationthe relationship of the written word to other arts, such as photography, painting, film and digital mediaThis leads to a final dissertation, pursuing your research interests further and developing your research skills.

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures