BA Comparative Literature and Culture

The BA in Comparative Literature and Culture at Royal Holloway, University of London is designed for those who have a passion for literature and culture. This course offers an in-depth exploration of different cultures' literature and ways of thinking, expanding students' outlooks and enhancing their cultural literacy skills. The course further teaches students to analyse and compare texts from a variety of cultures, histories, and socio-political contexts.Course Content: The course aims to take the learners beyond a traditional literature degree. Students study literature alongside art history, film, philosophy, and visual culture. The course's interdisciplinary approach helps students become critical thinkers. In the first year, learners will familiarise themselves with the skills necessary for degree-level study. As they move on to the second and third years, they will specialise in their areas of interest. Key Modules: Some notable modules include ‘The Story of Modernity’, ‘Reading Asia’, ‘The power of performance: puppetry, theatre, and society’, ‘London, Paris, New York: Modernity and the City’, and ‘World cinema and global history’. This information reflects current provision and may be subject to change.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue a range of careers where their understanding of complex cultural, visual, and linguistic narratives would be highly appreciated. Previous graduates have found roles in the creative industries, journalism, publishing, teaching, public relations, international sales and marketing, and other language-related fields. For some, this course is a stepping stone onto a Masters, PhD or professional qualification.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.