48 monthsProgramme duration
33,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
13 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Over recent decades our world has become more interdependent and, with these deeper connections, comes an enhanced need for enlightened citizenship; our degree in Comparative Literature offers expert teaching and learning in both language acquisition and intercultural contexts that will equip students to thrive in today’s global society. Over the four years, you will deepen your knowledge of your chosen language while also developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.
In Years 1 and 2, you will take modules in comparative literature and select from a wide range of options across different specialisms. You will also take culture-specific compulsory modules in the School of European Language, Culture and Society (SELCS) or in the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES). Additionally, you will study language and literature modules in one foreign language selected prior to enrolment, either at beginner level or at more advanced level alongside students taking modern languages degrees.
The third year of your studies is spent abroad, where your foreign language of choice is spoken. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from beginner level or have previous knowledge of it. At least 50% of the subjects studied abroad must be in the area of literary and cultural studies. You may also study a second language, subject to the host university’s permission.
In your final year, you will continue studying either your first foreign language or a different foreign language, which may be the one you began studying abroad at an advanced level, together with elective modules in comparative literature. You will also take a dissertation module, allowing you to focus on an area of interest from your studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Over recent decades our world has become more interdependent and, with these deeper connections, comes an enhanced need for enlightened citizenship; our degree in Comparative Literature offers expert teaching and learning in both language acquisition and intercultural contexts that will equip students to thrive in today’s global society. Over the four years, you will deepen your knowledge of your chosen language while also developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.
In Years 1 and 2, you will take modules in comparative literature and select from a wide range of options across different specialisms. You will also take culture-specific compulsory modules in the School of European Language, Culture and Society (SELCS) or in the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES). Additionally, you will study language and literature modules in one foreign language selected prior to enrolment, either at beginner level or at more advanced level alongside students taking modern languages degrees.
The third year of your studies is spent abroad, where your foreign language of choice is spoken. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from beginner level or have previous knowledge of it. At least 50% of the subjects studied abroad must be in the area of literary and cultural studies. You may also study a second language, subject to the host university’s permission.
In your final year, you will continue studying either your first foreign language or a different foreign language, which may be the one you began studying abroad at an advanced level, together with elective modules in comparative literature. You will also take a dissertation module, allowing you to focus on an area of interest from your studies.
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