English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies
University of CyprusProgram Overview
The English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies at University of Cyprus is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 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 English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Cyprus and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 5,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies 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
- ENG707 The Problem of Subjectivity in Postmodern Theory and Literature
- ENG716 The Sublime
- ENG718 Space and Cultural Mobility in Postmodern Theory and Literature
- ENG719 Space & Cultural Production
- ENG711 Literature, Society and Revolution in the Early Modern Period
- ENG713 Gender, Sexuality & Subjectivity in Early Modern Literature & Culture
- ENG714 Literature and the Art of Living
- ENG721 Nation and Narrative
- ENG705 The Animal in Literature and Philosophy
- ENG709 Imagined Worlds: The Nineteenth Century
- ENG712 Friendship in Philosophy & Literature
- ENG720 Seminar in Contemporary Feminist Theory: Debates on Ethics & Politics
- ENG700 Aesthetics and Literature: from Romanticism to Postmodernism
- ENG710 Comparative Studies in World Literature and Culture
- ENG717 Translation in World Literature & Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in a subject related to their proposed field of study and be competent in English. Competency in English can be demonstrated through a certificate from a recognized examining board. Candidates with a degree in English are exempt from this requirement. Candidates with no certificate from an established examining institution can take the Department\'s English Language Proficiency Exam.
The list of items accompanying applications includes:
- a filled-out formal application sheet ( application sheets can be obtained online at: http://applications.ucy.ac.cy/postgraduate_appl/MNG_USER_en.login_frm ),
- a certified copy of the BA Degree (or an official document certifying that the student will have graduated before the start of the Programme), plus a certified copy of the BA Degree script,
- a full CV in English,
- the student\'s initial statement of purpose (1-2 pages),
- writing samples in English, and
- min. 2 letters of recommendation
The candidates may also be required to participate in an interview in order to assess their suitability for the programme.
Projected number of students: at most 10
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cyprus 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 University of Cyprus
University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
TheUniversity of Cyprus(Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) is apublicresearchuniversity established inCyprusin 1989.It admitted its first students in 1992. It has approximately 7,000 students.
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
