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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q201
Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad
Queen Mary University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£26,950Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the BA (Hons) Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad 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 4-year full-time structure. Expand your cultural and literary horizons as you study literature from a range of countries and periods. Ever wondered how stories are formed? Who shapes the narratives, and how different cultures react to them? 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
Literary Theory and Criticism
World Literature: Texts and Contexts
Postcolonial Literature and Culture
Comparative Narrative Forms
Literature and Cultural Identity
Children's Literature: Global Perspectives
European Literature in Translation
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:Q201
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Excludes General Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points 5,5,5 in HL subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,950
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£107,800
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
92%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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