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Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA
at King's College London

London, United Kingdom

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

Program Overview

Combine literature modules which embrace 10 languages and 5 continents and span over 2,500 years with the study of global film. The focus extends beyond Europe to the Americas, Australia, the Middle East, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Each year includes two Film Studies modules, which will provide you with a detailed knowledge of both the creative potential of film, and the relationship between film and society.

Key benefits

All Comparative Literature 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.
Broad list of Film modules covering popular Hollywood, European and Asian film, underground and cult cinemas, documentary and new media, film and media philosophy, critical film and media production, among many other areas.
Our course draws on the teaching and research expertise of some of the highest ranked literature departments in the UK.
Flexible course - you'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of modules across a number of departments.
Central London location offers unique cultural resources - including exciting possibilities for further access to film, most notably King's close proximity to the British Film Institute Library, and the new BFI Southbank.
Provides a grounding for pursuing careers in the media arts and related activities.

Course Content
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a three-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:
- What is Comparative Literature? Conceptions & Methods (15 credits)
- The Writer in the Text (15 credits)
- Comparative Literature: Theoretical Foundations (15 credits)
- Genres of World Literature (15 credits)
- Introduction to Film Studies: Forms (15 credits)
- Introduction to Film Studies: Contexts (15 credits)
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a three-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:
- Literature of Empire (15 credits)
- Ideas of Nation (15 credits)
- The Book in the Modern World (15 credits) or the Canon (15 credits)
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a three-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Year 3

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:
- There are no required modules for year 3.
Entry Requirement
Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 credits in English Literature, or English Language and Literature at Distinction.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Humanities or similar - to be considered.

Contextual requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, 12 from units awarded at Merit, and 3 from units awarded at Pass.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 credits in English Literature, or English Language and Literature at Distinction.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Humanities or similar - to be considered.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

Full time tuition fees International:

The International tuition fee is £21,840 per year.

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. 
Career Prospect
Our graduates go on to work in a range of professions, including law, banking, the civil service, information technology, education, heritage industries, the media, journalism and the performing arts. Others choose to stay and pursue postgraduate qualifications at King’s.

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Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA at King's College London