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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad course at Queen Mary University of London.
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A level
B,B,B
Excludes General Studies.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
| History | A |
| Religious Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q201
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad course.
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? Drawing from history, sociology, politics, film, philosophy, and gender studies, you’ll think deeply about the different stories around us.
Unpick the aftereffects of colonialism, the importance of children’s literature, and who decides which books we remember. You’ll also consider why we don’t have a world system of literature, and whether such a thing can exist.
Literature without walls
We offer a truly global degree. Not confined by national boundaries, we explore storytelling from across the world, from the cultural diversity of our London East End home to Asian and North African literature. You’ll also benefit from the endless libraries, galleries, concert halls and theatres right on your doorstep, where you can challenge your literary perspectives further.
In the largest department of comparative literature in the UK, you’ll be taught by experts with extraordinary real-world links. They have global charity connections with the Wellcome Trust and feature on Stephen Fry’s ‘Edwardian Secrets’ podcast.
Having gained sought after analytical and presentational skills, join our graduates in a range of careers from publishing to teaching and marketing to journalism. Whatever you decide is next for you, you’ll be ready to impress at interviews.
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of the Arts
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Comparative literary studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Compulsory Modules Year 1: Brief Encounters: Around The World In Short Stories Beyond Compare: Literature Across Borders Knowledge and Power Myth, Modernity, and Metamorphoses Understanding Global Cultures: Exploring the Big Questions
Remaining credits to be chosen from a range of optional modules.
How you will be assessed
Assessment typically includes a combination of exams and coursework, or coursework only. The final year may include completion of a research project.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London
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Teaching on my course
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Teaching on my course
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
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Learning opportunities
91%
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Learning opportunities
91%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
98%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
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Assessment and feedback
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Assessment and feedback
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
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Academic support
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Academic support
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
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Organisation and management
89%
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Organisation and management
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
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How well organised is your course?
86%
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Learning resources
92%
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Learning resources
92%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
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Student voice
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
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Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Comparative Literature with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.1k
Fifth year after graduation
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