Comparative Literature and Culture MA

Last verified against the official program page on April 28, 2026.

Egham, GBMAIn-person1 year

£26,400.00

Tuition

over 12mo

Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Egham, GB. Tuition is £26,400.

About the program

The program requires a 30,000-40,000 word dissertation on a comparative topic in literature, film, or culture across language areas, supported by one-to-one supervision. It includes a taught course on theoretical and historical approaches to literature, art, and culture.

Focus: research

QS World University Rankings: 477 | Complete University Guide: 37

Part-time option

Your fit

Match

Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

Admissions

Pro

Unlock full admissions requirements

GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

Deadlines

Pro

Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

Standardized tests

Pro

Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

After the program

Post-study work rights

2 years Graduate Route (UK)

£12,500.00

Annual living cost

Application Checklist

Programs like this

MA Comparative Literature

SOAS University of London · London, GB

£25,320.00· 12 mo· in-person

Arthurian Literature MA

Bangor University · Bangor, GB

£19,500.00· 12 mo· in-person

MA Children's Literature

Goldsmiths College - University of London · London, GB

£19,000.00· 12 mo· in-person

MA English Literature

University of Plymouth · Plymouth, GB

£18,700.00· 12 mo· in-person

English and American Literature - MA

University of Kent · Canterbury, GB

£19,300.00· 12 mo· in-person

See admits on GradCafe

Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

Prerequisites

Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

Recommendations

Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

Essays

Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

Contact

Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London cost?: The total estimated tuition for Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London is £26,400.
Is Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London online or in-person?: Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London is offered in-person.
How long does Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London take to complete?: Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London is structured around 1 year.
What GPA is required for Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London?: Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 UK Honours degree
What work-permit options follow Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London?: Post-completion work rights for Comparative Literature and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)