University of Bristol

Comparative Literatures and Cultures (MA)

University of Bristol

Faculty:Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
General Literature
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $61,400

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Description:

This degree is designed to give you an exciting exploration of literary and cultural products and critical issues that span national and linguistic borders as well as time periods.

You will become acquainted with the theory and practice of comparative literary and cultural studies, consider how concepts of national cultures cross borders and media forms, and interact with ideas of the transnational and intermedial. You will gain a thorough grounding in literary, cultural and intermedial theories; critical reading and research skills; and put this theoretical knowledge into practice by studying topics and themes that span disciplines, national contexts and time periods. You could choose to follow a 'literature', 'visual culture', 'history' pathway, or a mixture of such components, according to your interest, by selecting from different optional units taught by internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of disciplines covered by the School of Modern Languages and other schools and departments within the faculty.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in an arts or humanities discipline, such as:

     * Anthropology

     * Comparative Literature

     * Cultural Geography

     * English

     * Film

     * History

     * Linguistics

     * Modern Languages

     * Philosophy

     * Theatre

     * Visual Art.

     Your degree must include one module in literature, or one module related to literature (e.g. Romantic Britain and Italy, Shakespearean Poetry), at 60% or international equivalent.

     Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered.

     If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

     We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional qualifications. If you have the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:

     * a relevant postgraduate qualification.

     See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

     Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

     Go to admissions statement

     English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.

     Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Request More Information about this Program

    *First Name:
    *Last Name:
    *Email:
    *Country:
    *Phone: (include area code)
    *Interested Programs: (up to 10)
    Comments:
    What happens to the information I submit with this form?
    Submit
    Modified on August 24, 2026

    Share This