BA (Hons) Comparative Literatures and Cultures and Italian in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

Our BA in Comparative Literatures and Cultures with Italian provides an exceptional chance to explore global cultural works extensively while mastering Italian language, art, and traditions that have profoundly influenced Western society. Italian is offered for both beginners and those with A-level (or equivalent) proficiency.

You'll examine world literatures and cultures through comparative approaches, utilizing methods from textual analysis, cultural studies, visual arts, translation, philosophy, history, social sciences, and critical theory. All texts will be studied in English translation.

This degree cultivates skills employers highly seek, such as cross-cultural awareness, analytical reasoning, articulate communication, teamwork abilities, and creative problem-solving. It fosters intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, precision, self-evaluation, and evidence-based analysis, equipping you for diverse professional fields.
Modern language students enjoy access to our cutting-edge Multimedia Center, featuring film collections, a private cinema space, audio/video production studios, computer labs, and dedicated study zones. Participate in enriching activities like guest lectures, cultural clubs, language exchanges, student publications, and performance events.
Your studies will include systematic Italian language training alongside explorations of Italy's rich heritage, with course options spanning literature, cinema, history, philosophy, political thought, and visual arts. Your third year will be spent immersed in Italy, enhancing both linguistic fluency and cultural understanding.