UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH MURIEL SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

1. Applicants must have applied for a Masters's programme of study within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. Their references must have been submitted by May Month.
2. This award will be given to an eligible masters student on one of the following three programmes: a. MSc by Research in French. b. MSc by Research in Spanish (Hispanic Studies). c. MSc in Translation Studies - specialising in French or Spanish.
3. PhD students are not eligible to apply for this scheme.
4. The scholarship is to be awarded in one year of study only, part-time students will have the Home tuition fees paid in each of the two years of study.

Stated amount: Not Available

1. The award covers tuition fees for a maximum of one year (at the Home rate) and you must be domiciled in Scotland for a minimum of four years prior to starting your degree.
2. Successful Overseas applicants will be liable for the difference between the UK and Overseas fees rates. No. Of Scholarship- 01

1. The award will be made on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student and judged by the Head of the Department of European Languages and Cultures.
2. The successful candidate will be notified of the award in June.​​​​​​​ Other Info On completion of the programme you will have gained:
3. A thorough understanding of Comparative Literature, as a subject and as a practice
4. Knowledge of a number of literary theories and different approaches to literary study, and the ability to use them for literary analysis
5. The ability to focus in detail on literary themes, genres and historical periods from a comparative perspective
6. Transferable skills such as critical thinking, analytical and interpretative ability, communication and writing skills Career opportunities
7. This interdisciplinary programme will give you the skills and experience to develop your independent research interests in a broad range of fields.
8. You may decide to concentrate on an academic career, or apply your learning in industry, from publishing to cultural heritage.
9. The discipline and confidence you’ll develop from a range of activities - from evaluating, comparing and analysing texts, to writing and speaking about your work - are invaluable in a range of professional roles. Programme structure You can take the MSc in Comparative Literature over one year, full-time, or two years, part-time. Over the duration of the programme, you’ll take four core courses, and two optional courses. Each course is worth 20 credits. Core courses The core courses introduce you to Comparative Literature as a discipline and practice, and to relevant theories and methods in literature and cultural studies. They will also help you develop your research skills, moving from general research methods to specific research problems, thereby preparing you for your dissertation. Optional courses We make recommendations for optional courses based on their comparative element, but there are a broad range of subjects to choose from every year. Dissertation The final element of the programme is your dissertation, a piece of independent research - 15,000 words (worth 60 credits) - written with the advice and support of a designated supervisor.