The MA in Comparative and World Literature is a full-time programme taken over 12 months or a part-time programme taken over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students are encouraged to participate in the ERASMUS exchange programme to undertake research at European partner universities during the summer term.

To be considered for registration as an MA candidate, an applicant will normally have a primary degree in a relevant area at Second Class Honours level at least, or the equivalent.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part 1

Core Modules
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)
LL6002 World Literature. Theory and Texts (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Elective Modules
Students select 20 credits from the following
FR6405 Myth, Heroes and Heroines from Aeschylus to Lara Croft: Tragedy, Film, Anime, Romans Graphiques (10 credits)
GE6003 Ut pictura poiesis: Literature and the Visual Arts (10 credits)
LL6003 Nostos and Nostalgia (10 credits)
LL6016 Mediterranean Cultures: Encounters (10 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)

Part II
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Comparative and World Literature
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Comparative and World Literature.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Comparative and World Literature (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Conduct independent research in the areas of comparative literary and cultural studies;
• Analyse the processes of literary reception;
• Understand the phenomena of literary globalisation and trans-nationalisation;
• Discuss major concepts of literary, media, and cultural theory;
• Discuss and analyse communalities and differences between various traditions within world literature in the context of socio-historical changes;
• Write effectively in the area using appropriate methodology.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Comparative and World Literature (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• to analyse the processes of literary reception;
• to understand the phenomena of literary globalisation and trans-nationalisation;
• to discuss major concepts of literary, media, and cultural theory;
• to discuss and analyse communalities and differences between various traditions within world literature in the context of socio-historical changes;
• to write effectively in the area using appropriate methodology.