Overview

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. Throughout the Comparative Literature with Year Abroad (Hons) course at Queen Mary University of London , 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.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Comparative Literature BA with a Year Abroad.

Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Careers

Comparative Literature graduates have skills such as analytical and critical thinking, and the ability to produce high-quality written work. They also approach the world with a broad cultural understanding. Coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, they are well prepared for the world of work.

Some apply their degree knowledge directly, entering careers such as education and the arts, whilst others have transferred their skills into areas such as public relations.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

Heineken UK
Mission PR
Nationwide
St Peter’s Community Centre
Tate Modern Project BBC
Weekly Times Newspaper.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Literature Research Project
Comparative Modernisms: the Case of China and India
Constellations: Online Anthology Group Project
Faust in Legend, Literature and the Arts
First World War Literatures

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature Linguistics View 483 other Bachelors in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

Grades BBB at A-Level. This must include at least one essay based A-Level in a humanities or social sciences subject. Excludes General Studies.

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 30 points overall, including 5,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include an essay based humanities or social sciences subject at Higher Level.

We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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Tuition Fees

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26950 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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