Comparative Literature

Explore our BA Hons Comparative Literature degree, examining global storytelling across cultures and time periods. Gain skills in critical analysis, research, and communication, preparing for careers in publishing, media, and education. Apply today for a future in the literary world!

Expand your cultural and literary horizons as you study literature from a range of countries and periods. Ever wondered how stories are formed? Who shapes the narratives, and how different cultures react to them?

Drawing from history, sociology, politics, film, philosophy, and gender studies, you’ll think deeply about the different stories around us. Unpick the aftereffects of colonialism, the importance of children’s literature, and who decides which books we remember. You’ll also consider why we don’t have a world system of literature, and whether such a thing can exist.

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. 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.