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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q200

Comparative Literature

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,950Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the BA (Hons) Comparative Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ever wondered how stories are formed? Who shapes the narratives, and how different cultures react to them? Drawing from history, sociology, politics, film, philosophy, and gender studies, you’ll think deeply about the different stories around us. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Narrative Theory and Literary Analysis
Global Storytelling and Cultural Contexts
Postcolonial Literature and Representation
Children's Literature and Cultural Identity
Comparative World Cinema and Visual Narrative
Literature
Philosophy and Critical Thought
Gender
Power and Literary Interpretation
Dissertation in Comparative Literature
UCAS Code:Q200
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Excludes General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

5,5,5 in HL subjects, including an essay based humanities or social sciences subject

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.56.55.5
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,850

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£33,000£35,000
3 years£20,000£25,000£32,000
5 years£25,500£31,000£41,000

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▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

50%Working
25%Studying
5%Seeking Work
65%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
96%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Comparative Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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