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Comparative Literature BA
at King's College London

London, United Kingdom

  • Tuition Fee £ 21,840
  • Country Rank#7
  • Duration36 Months
  • Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Study the similarities and differences between literature written in different places and at different times in the heart of London. Our Comparative Literature modules embrace 10 languages and 5 continents and span over 2,500 years. The focus extends beyond the modern and ancient literatures of Europe to the Americas, the Middle East, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Where else in the UK can you study African literature in English and French alongside Arab modernist poetry, or modern Indian literature alongside the eighteenth-century European novel? All in a central London location that opens the doors to endless world-class libraries, institutes, galleries, concert halls and theatres.
 

Key benefits

  • All modules are taught in English translation, though you are encouraged to read in the original language where possible and supported in the development of new linguistic skills.
  • Centrally located, offering opportunities to benefit from London's unique literary and cultural resources.
  • Our flexible study courses allow you to pursue your research interests and choose from a wide variety of modules across a number of departments.
  • Opportunity to study a language module in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish for free with the King's Language Centre (subject to availability) either continuing your language studies from school or beginning a new language.
  • Study abroad is available at a wide number of partner institutions in Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia.
  • You will acquire analytical and presentational skills valued by employers in heritage-related professions, the media, education, civil service and the performing arts.

Cost Of Studying At King's College London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% *

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned