Comparative Literature King's College London

Overview

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 Greek 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.

Career prospects