MA Comparative Literature

On this Comparative Literature MA, you'll gain a greater understanding of cultural contexts and discover books that have excited imaginations across different historical periods and cultures. You’ll also examine interdisciplinary, cross-national approaches to literature and critical theory.

• Learn from leading specialists with international reputation
• Build your network: we collaborate with external partners, from publishers to museums
• An active programme of research seminars and the annual George Steiner lecture
• Choose from a range of modules and build your own bespoke degree

Facilities

• Queen Mary's comprehensive libraries, including our Postgraduate Reading Room
• Our new Graduate Centre: purpose-built study spaces and a roof-top common room with a terrace
• Full access to our research and support services

Career paths

This programme provides you with a wide range of academic and transferable skills that are prized in many careers, including the diplomatic service, journalism, teaching, translation, publishing or working within the cultural industries.

You will gain a comprehensive grounding in research skills, preparing you for doctoral study.

These transferable skills, coupled with the networking opportunities on our programme, have allowed graduates of this programme to move into a range of careers, such as:

• marketing
• teaching
• management
• journalism