Comparative Literature BA

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

In years one and two you will take modules in literary theory and cultural history, genres and forms. A wide range of optional language and literary modules are offered by SELCS.
You will select up to two foreign languages choosing from those available with SELCS, SSEES or CLIE, Greek, Latin or Hebrew, all either at beginner's or at a more advanced level.
Learning is research based and you will engage in independent critical inquiry across languages and cultures. You will also gain expertise in advanced textual analysis, creative critical writing and the use of new media.
You will advance your knowledge and skills, have insight into the global range of literature and culture, study with world-class experts and gain a solid foundation for a career in a connected and multilingual society.

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Location

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London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

UCL, being London's Global University, provides the ideal environment in which to undertake a Comparative Literature degree. You will work with both academics and fellow students from all over the world.
You will study up to two foreign languages (one per year) in any combination and will benefit from the very wide range of modern and ancient languages taught at UCL (over forty in total).
Our programmes aim to transcend a sole focus on Western Europe. The Comparative Literature BA engages with the global East and South and, within Europe, attention is paid to lesser-used languages.
UCL is perceived as an important home for comparative studies. There are more than 50 full-time members of academic staff whose primary interests centre on literature and culture. We are frequently chosen to host high-profile public events.

On graduation you will have gained a breadth of knowledge, cultural awareness, writing skills, and a familiarity with advanced textual analysis. You will have a detailed and effective understanding of at least one language other than English and will be able to work flexibly and creatively across cultures and in a range of fields.

English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required

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Subjects

  • Translation
  • English
  • Comparative Literature
  • Reading Texts
  • Cultural Encounters in World Literature
  • English translation
  • Language-specific literature
  • Authorship
  • Invention
  • Imitation
  • Sound

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Cultural Encounters in World Literature
  • Reading Texts
Optional modules

You will study a total of 120 credits a year. In your first year, you will select at least 30 credits from a wide range of introductory comparative and literature options chosen from different periods and languages, including English. All texts will be available in English or in English translation as appropriate, but may also be read in the original language.

You will select at least 45 credits of options requiring the use of a language other than English. This will normally consist of one language module plus one language-specific literature elective.

YEAR 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Imitation, Invention, Authorship
  • Word, Image, Sound
Optional modules

You will select at least 30 credits from a wide range of intermediate comparative and literature options chosen from different periods and languages, including English. All texts will be available in English or in English translation as appropriate, but may also be read in the original language.

You will select at least 45 credits of options requiring the use of a language other than English. This will normally consist of one language module plus one language-specific literature elective.

YEAR 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Dissertation
Optional modules

You will select at least 30 credits from a wide range of advanced comparative and literature options chosen from different periods and languages, including English. All texts will be available in English or in English translation as appropriate, but may also be read in the original language.

You will select at least 45 credits of options requiring the use of a language other than English. This will normally consist of one language module plus one language-specific literature elective.

Your learning

Your learning will take place through lectures, seminars, tutorials, interactive groups and multimedia projects. All Comparative Literature students in the same year will take the same core modules. Optional modules will be taught by specialist staff members across UCL and will provide you with an opportunity to learn alongside students on other programmes.

Assessment

You will be assessed through written examinations and essays. For language teaching you will be assessed by oral and written examinations. You will complete project work and a dissertation, both of which will contribute to your overall assessment. You will be required to give presentations, work on group and multimedia projects and actively participate in class discussion.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - £19,390 (2018/19)

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