Overview
Comparative Literature BA is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Comparative Literature expects a high level of written English from the first week. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 29 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A reading, writing and translation degree read for its analytical and linguistic range. Publishing, media, education and cultural organisations are the natural destinations, and none of them are large markets.
Roles graduates go into
- Editorial assistant
- Translator
- Literary agent's assistant
- Content or copywriter
- Cultural programme officer
- Teacher or lecturer
Where they work
- Publishing houses and literary agencies
- Media and journalism
- Cultural institutions and festivals
- Translation agencies
- Schools and universities
After the course
A publishing traineeship, a translation qualification, or a doctorate for academic work.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000