PhD in Comparative Literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

North America:

4%

Others:

6%

Asia:

2%

UK:

66%

EU:

14%

Rest of Europe:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

PwC

Google

World Health Organization

Wellcome Trust

Cisco

Tesla

Meta

The Coca-Cola Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$26,580 / year

Overall Cost

$41,580 / year

FAQs

• How large is the doctoral community in Comparative Literature?
  
  The School hosts roughly 30 postgraduate research students in Comparative Literature and about 25 taught Master's students; students organize regular seminars and form an active community.
• What are estimated living costs in Glasgow?
  
  Living costs range between approximately £620 and £1,012 per month, covering accommodation, utilities, groceries, and transport.
• How competitive is funding for international students?
  
  While internal scholarships through the College of Arts & Humanities are available, international funding is competitive; some external scholarships may be pursued, and competition is intense.
• What is the expected thesis length?
  
  A thesis between 70,000 and 100,000 words, including bibliography and appendices, except documentary or illustrative material.
• What is the standard entry requirement for the programme?
  
  Applicants typically need at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) and usually have completed or be in the process of a relevant Master’s qualification .