Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA (Hons)

At King’s we offer you a lively and intellectually stimulating home in the heart of London where you will be taught by leading experts. 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. Each year includes two Film Studies modules, which will provide you with a detailed knowledge of film theory, the creative potential of film and media, and the relationship between cinema, media, and society.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/>• Our course draws on the teaching and research expertise of leading experts in diverse fields.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Consistently ranked one of the best departments for the study of film in the UK.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Central location offers exciting possibilities for further access to film, most notably King’s close proximity to the British Film Institute Library and BFI Southbank.<br/><br/><br/><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/><br/>• Dedicated Film Studies screening and seminar rooms, and a professionally equipped auditorium with 35mm and/or digital video projection.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Broad list of modules covering popular Hollywood, European, Latin American and Asian film, underground and cult cinemas, and documentary, among many other areas.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Flexible course - students have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of modules across a number of departments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/comparative-literature-with-film-studies-ba