Comparative Literature / Scottish Literature, MA (Hons)

Comparative Literature studies literature across cultural, national, temporal, linguistic, and generic boundaries, extending to other arts. Scottish Literature examines Scotland's poetry, drama, fiction, and prose from the 14th century to contemporary works.At the University of Glasgow, pair Comparative Literature with diverse subjects or a foreign language to broaden perspectives. The University hosts the UK's sole academic unit dedicated to Scottish Literature teaching and research, including the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which is producing a new multi-volume scholarly edition of Scotland's national poet. Graduates pursue careers in media, teaching, journalism, tourism, translation, Civil Service, business, and marketing. The degree fosters critical and creative thinking skills prized by employers, leading to roles at the BBC, The Herald, National Library of Scotland, publishers, and TV production firms.