Comparative Literature

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 English and French alongside Arab modernist poetry, or modern Indian literature alongside the eighteenth-century European novel?

Key benefits

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.

Centrally located, offering opportunities to benefit from London's unique literary and cultural resources.

Friendly and supportive learning environment and student community.

You will acquire analytical and presentational skills valued by employers in heritage-related professions, the media, education, civil service and the performing arts.

Our flexible study courses allow you to pursue your research interests and choose from a wide variety of modules across a number of departments.

Study abroad is available at a wide number of partner institutions in Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/comparative-literature-ba