Comparative Literature / English Literature, MA (Hons)

Comparative Literature studies literature across cultural, national, temporal, linguistic, and generic boundaries, including intersections with other arts. Students explore English literature from early modern to postmodern eras, leveraging expertise in American, Irish, postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and links to arts, media, and science.At the University of Glasgow, combine it with diverse subjects or a foreign language. Benefit from the Hunterian collection and Special Collections, strong in 18th-19th century works, travel, illuminated manuscripts, and author holdings. Graduates thrive in media, teaching, journalism, tourism, translation, Civil Service, business, and marketing. English Literature degrees are valued for skills like argumentation, cognitive flexibility, collaboration, creativity, and critical analysis, bolstered by dedicated careers support.