BA (Hons) Comparative Literature and Culture in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London

The Comparative Literature and Culture program allows you to examine global literary works while delving into film, philosophy, and visual arts. This interdisciplinary course presents a diverse range of materials while emphasizing historical contexts—locations, time periods, and genres—to understand how cultural changes influence our perception and representation of an evolving world. Royal Holloway's Comparative Literature and Culture program stands out as an intellectually engaging curriculum that cultivates culturally aware, innovative, and flexible thinkers.

Designed for customization, this program lets you shape your studies around your developing interests by selecting from an exceptionally broad array of compelling options. These span across continents and eras, from ancient times to modern day, encompassing novels, poetry, philosophy, film, and art. You'll analyze and compare texts ranging from Ancient Greek works to contemporary New York narratives, from Cuban to Korean creations, from epic tales to crime fiction, and from classical tragedy to avant-garde expressions. Additionally, the program offers the opportunity to explore foreign-language texts, all available in English translation.

Duration: 3 years full time