BA Comparative Literature
About this course
BA in Comparative Literature, a modern languages degree spanning global literary traditions across multiple continents and millennia. Students study texts in English translation with opportunities to engage with original languages. The programme offers flexible study options and includes opportunities for international exchange at partner institutions. Modules are taught centrally in London, providing access to extensive cultural resources and institutions. The curriculum covers texts from the Americas, the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa alongside European literature. Students can pursue individual research interests through a wide selection of choices across various university departments.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: English Literature or English Language & Literature. Must include grade A in English Literature, or English Language and Literature.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Comparative Literature (Q200) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 66%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Comparative Literature at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Comparative Literature at King's College London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Comparative Literature at King's College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Comparative Literature at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Comparative Literature at King's College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.