Comparative Literature and Culture Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

This Comparative Literature and Culture course at Royal Holloway University of London Encourages students to think critically about how and why literatures and cultures develop, evolve, and travel. As a result, students of Comparative Literature and Culture develop the important analytical skills, creative thinking, cross-cultural understanding and global outlook that are valued by employers. 

One of the strengths of Comparative Literature and Culture at Royal Holloway is the supportive environment we create. The student community is close-knit and international, with students coming from a variety backgrounds and parts of the world, enhancing the programme’s global perspective. Throughout your studies you will also be able to get involved with an array of cultural initiatives that take place on campus and make the most of being within easy reach of London and its many events and attractions.

Career opportunities

Graduating with a degree in Comparative Literature and Culture from Royal Holloway will help you stand out in a crowded global marketplace. Students of Comparative Literature and Culture are attractive to employers because they think quickly and flexibly, communicate effectively, have a rich cultural and transnational awareness and the ability to analyse closely and range broadly.

Recent graduates have successfully entered a wide range of careers including publishing, marketing and PR, the media, film, content writing, photographic editorial, journalism, arts administration, fashion, finance, international management, retail buying, the civil service, law, accountancy and teaching; or gone on to pursue postgraduate study in a variety of fields.