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Comparative Literature MA

King's College London, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Comparative Literature MA covers literature in 10 languages , produced across five different continents and spanning over 2,500 years. This means you’ll study and compare literatures and media from different cultures across the world, from antiquity to the present day. You’ll be taught by world-leading academics with expertise in literature from Europe, Turkey and the Middle East, South Asia and China, Africa, and beyond. All modules are taught with English translations, and you’ll also be able to develop your language skills to read literature in its original language. This comparative literature master’s offers a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to research topics such as 18th-century novels, modern world novels, and the links between literature and culture or other art forms .

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,996per year

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University information

King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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Top-tier outcomes: ranked 14th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026), King’s empowers global careers.
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International student support: from visa advice to academic English prep, King’s offers tailored support to help you thrive from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    14th out of 93 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    166 78%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    28th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    89th

    1

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