MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic
About this course
MA in Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic, a humanities degree combining comparative literary analysis with Gaelic language and cultural studies. The course includes an optional year abroad for a semester or one year. Students incorporate extensive language study in Gaelic alongside comparative literature and culture to develop linguistic skills while examining social, historical, and political contexts. The curriculum draws on methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, supporting engagement with literature, culture, and society across various contexts.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic at University of Aberdeen?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Does MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Comparative Literature & Culture and Gaelic at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.