Comparative Literature / Philosophy, MA (Hons)

Comparative Literature examines literature across cultural, national, temporal, linguistic, and generic boundaries, extending to intersections with other arts. Philosophy systematically addresses profound questions on knowledge, life, morality, science, and human nature through reason and argument.At the University of Glasgow, study Comparative Literature alongside diverse subjects—ideally paired with a foreign language—or Philosophy, with opportunities like Highland reading parties and a vibrant undergraduate Philosophy Society. Graduates excel in media, teaching, journalism, tourism, translation, Civil Service, business, commerce, and marketing, gaining transferable skills such as evaluating arguments, interpreting texts, analytical thinking, clear writing, and questioning assumptions. Many pursue postgraduate Philosophy degrees or university teaching; recent roles include recruitment consultant at Hydrogen Group, TV researcher at Hopscotch Films, audience editor at The Guardian, and Civil Service fast track (Treasury and MoD).