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University of Aberdeen: Comparative Literature
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture View department profile |
| Web | www.abdn.ac.uk/llmvc |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Study of literary texts in transnational, global and postcolonial contexts. Engage with literary and cultural texts from different language backgrounds using an exciting range of methodological approaches. The programme provides a solid grounding in practices, theories, and methodologies of Comparative Literature. You will engage with texts in English translation and/or in the original language (as language competence allows), drawing on expertise in studies relating to translation and different languages, cultures, and societies. Through the programme, you will immerse yourself in diverse literary works across various styles, genres, and periods, developing new understandings of our interconnected world.
You will be taught by highly qualified tutors and experts from different languages and related disciplines, diversifying your skillset and research knowledge in literary studies. Our varied courses examine fascinating interdisciplinary approaches to literature, tracing recent developments and methodologies in decolonial studies, gender studies, and environmental and medical humanities. Beyond exploring works of literature, we offer the flexibility to advance your study interests or specialisms in related media, such as film or visual culture.
We deliver a structured approach to build analytical and critical skills in these areas and help you transition to guided independent research by the end of the programme. Throughout your study, you obtain solid preparation to progress into further research at PhD level or an exciting range of careers in publishing, cultural heritage, journalism, public policy, translation, teaching and more.
MLitt
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a 2:1 degree (or international equivalent) in Modern Languages, English Literature, or a cognate discipline. We also recommend you have reading proficiency in at least one language besides English. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Study within one of Scotland’s oldest and most culturally rich academic communities.
The School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture (LLMVC) is part of a university founded in 1495, with a long heritage of scholarship in the humanities and creative arts. Today, the School brings together a uniquely interdisciplinary environment where students explore how language, creativity and culture shape our world.
We teach a diverse cohort of undergraduate, postgraduate and research students from across the globe. The wider University community includes around 14,000 students representing over 130 nationalities, fostering a vibrant international environment. Our staff are active …
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