Wide-ranging and thought-provoking, our programmes in Comparative Literature develop your critical literary skills and extend your cultural knowledge by giving you international awareness. You study major writers from across the world in English translation.
It is possible to add a placement year or a year abroad to your programme. Both programmes are also available as part of a joint honours degree.
Comparative Literature transcends national and cultural boundaries, offering students a global view of literature.
Broaden your understanding of narratives written on the page and across the silver screen, and develop an international perspective on the arts.