Program Overview
The Comparative Literature at Dublin City University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,505 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comparative Literature: Introduction
- Comparative Lit: Approaches & Applications
- Literature and the Visual Arts
- Film Theory and History
- Contemporary Poetries
- Poethics
- Representations of Sexuality
- Monsters & the Monstrous Contem Lit & Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should normally hold at least a Second Class Honours Arts Degree (or equivalent). In the case of language-specific optional modules (such as literary translation modules) applicants should hold an Honours degree (or equivalent) in the relevant language.
International Applications:
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,505 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,505 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months