Explore the similarities and differences between literature written in different places and at different times. The Department of Comparative Literature at King’s covers 12 languages, six continents, and spans over 2,500 years.
All in a central London location that opens the doors to endless world-class libraries, institutes, galleries, concert halls and theatres. Focus extends beyond the modern and ancient literatures of Europe to the Americas, Australia, the Middle East, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Where else in the UK can you study African literature in Englis...
Explore the similarities and differences between literature written in different places and at different times. The Department of Comparative Literature at King’s covers 12 languages, six continents, and spans over 2,500 years.<br/><br/>All in a central London location that opens the doors to endless world-class libraries, institutes, galleries, concert halls and theatres. Focus extends beyond the modern and ancient literatures of Europe to the Americas, Australia, the Middle East, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.<br/>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?<br/><br/>**Key benefits**<br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Centrally located, offering opportunities to benefit from Londons unique literary and cultural resources.<br/><br/><br/>- Friendly and supportive learning environment and student community.<br/><br/><br/>- You will acquire analytical and presentational skills valued by employers in heritage-related professions, the media, education, civil service and the performing arts.<br/><br/><br/>- Our flexible study courses allow you to pursue your research interests and choose from a wide variety of modules across a number of departments.<br/><br/><br/>- Study abroad is available at a wide number of partner institutions in Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia.<br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/comparative-literature-ba
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
Q200
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:12,P:0 Access to HE Diploma (for example, in Humanities) with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units at Distinction with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Including grade A in Advanced Higher English Literature / English Language and Literature. Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 Including D3 in English Literature. Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B including grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels T LevelNot Accepted |
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