Comparative Literature / Central & East European Studies, MA (Hons)

Comparative Literature examines literature across cultural, national, temporal, linguistic, and generic boundaries, extending to other arts. The 20th century brought profound upheaval to Central and Eastern Europe through war, revolution, and social-economic shifts, with communism's collapse fueling ongoing changes like populism, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and instability in the Caucasus and Central Asia. From the Baltic to the Balkans and Berlin to Vladivostok, this program addresses key regional issues.At the University of Glasgow, pair Comparative Literature with diverse subjects or languages (e.g., Czech, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian) for broader insights into global concerns, amplified by events like the Russia-Ukraine war. For 75+ years, our Central & East European Studies has led rigorous research on the Baltic States, Balkans, Caucasus, Russia, and Eurasia. Hosting the Centre for Russian, Central & East European Studies—a national hub with the Europe-Asia Studies journal and extensive library—graduates thrive in media, diplomacy, journalism, NGOs, government, and business, amid high demand from EU/NATO expansion and regional developments.