Ever wondered how stories are formed? Who shapes the narratives, and how different cultures react to them? Drawing from history, sociology, politics, film, philosophy, and gender studies, you’ll think deeply about the different stories around us.
Unpick the aftereffects of colonialism, the importance of children’s literature, and who decides which books we remember. You’ll also consider why we don’t have a world system of literature, and whether such a thing can exist.
**Literature without walls**
We offer a truly global degree. Not confined by nationa...
Ever wondered how stories are formed? Who shapes the narratives, and how different cultures react to them? Drawing from history, sociology, politics, film, philosophy, and gender studies, you’ll think deeply about the different stories around us. <br/><br/>Unpick the aftereffects of colonialism, the importance of children’s literature, and who decides which books we remember. You’ll also consider why we don’t have a world system of literature, and whether such a thing can exist. <br/><br/>**Literature without walls** <br/><br/>We offer a truly global degree. Not confined by national boundaries, we explore storytelling from across the world, from the cultural diversity of our London East End home to Asian and North African literature. You’ll also benefit from the endless libraries, galleries, concert halls and theatres right on your doorstep, where you can challenge your literary perspectives further. <br/><br/>In the largest department of comparative literature in the UK, you’ll be taught by experts with extraordinary real-world links. They have global charity connections with the Wellcome Trust and feature on Stephen Fry’s ‘Edwardian Secrets’ podcast. <br/><br/>Having gained sought after analytical and presentational skills, join our graduates in a range of careers from publishing to teaching and marketing to journalism. Whatever you decide is next for you, you’ll be ready to impress at interviews.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q201
Institution Code
Q50
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:15 We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 5,5,5 in HL subjects. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for. Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3. Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/ If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk). GCSE/National 4/National 5A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. Extended ProjectWe consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ. A levelB,B,B Excludes General Studies. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |