A Master of Arts in English Studies and Comparative Literature offers a rich intellectual journey into the complexities of literature, language, and culture from both a global and comparative perspective. This degree allows students to engage deeply with diverse literary traditions, exploring works from different time periods, genres, and cultures. By studying the intersections between English literature and other world literatures, students gain an enhanced appreciation of the ways in which literature reflects, critiques, and shapes societal values, identities, and histories. The program fosters critical thinking, advanced analytical skills, and an ability to engage with theoretical approaches to literature, helping students to develop a nuanced understanding of how literary works engage with themes such as power, identity, gender, and social justice across cultures and languages. Ultimately, the degree nurtures a sophisticated literary sensibility and intellectual flexibility, allowing students to appreciate the global scope of literary production and thought.