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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q2P3

Comparative Literature with Film Studies

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Comparative Literature with Film Studies at King's College London, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. At King’s we offer you a lively and intellectually stimulating home in the heart of London where you will be taught by leading experts. Our Comparative Literature modules embrace 10 languages and 5 continents and span over 2,500 years. The focus extends beyond the modern and ancient literatures of Europe to the Americas, the Middle East, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Traditions and Comparative Analysis
World Cinema: History and Theory
European Literature: Medieval to Renaissance
Film Aesthetics and Cinematic Language
Global Narratives: Literature Beyond the West
Documentary and Experimental Film
Classical and Modern Drama Across Cultures
Literature and Film: Adaptation and Intertextuality
UCAS Code:Q2P3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Must include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels

International Baccalaureate

35 points

Must include grade 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels.  Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£87,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£34,000£47,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Comparative Literature with Film Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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