Course overview
In Years 1 and 2, you will study literary theory and cultural history, genres and forms. A wide range of optional language and literary modules are offered by the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS).
You will be able to study up to two foreign languages (one language at a time, which can be changed once), choosing from those available with SELCS, the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), the Centre for Languages and International Education (CLIE), Greek, Latin or Hebrew, all at beginner level or a more advanced level.
Learning is research based and you will engage in independent critical inquiry across languages and cultures. You will also gain expertise in advanced textual analysis, creative critical writing and the use of new media.
You will advance your knowledge and skills in your third year, have insight into the global range of literature and culture, study with world-class experts and gain a solid foundation for a career in a connected and multilingual society.
What this course will give you
UCL as London's Global University provides the ideal environment in which to undertake a Comparative Literature degree. You will work with both academics and fellow students from all over the world.
You will study up to two foreign languages (one per year) and will benefit from the very wide range of modern and ancient languages taught at UCL.
Our programme aims to transcend a sole focus on Western Europe. The Comparative Literature BA engages with the Global East and South, and within Europe attention is also paid to the literature of lesser-used languages.
UCL is an important home for comparative studies. There are more than 50 full-time members of academic staff whose primary interests centre on literature and culture. We are frequently chosen to host high-profile public events.
Our location in London provides access to frequent and varied cultural events, a huge range of museums, galleries, specialist libraries and bookshops, theatres, cinemas, cuisines and cultural societies.
