Comparative Literature BA (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Comparative Literature BA (Hons) and other courses in Others in Language and Area Studies at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Language and Area Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Others in Language and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Language and Area Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21500 | £22000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24000 | £17500 - £26500 | £22000 - £30500 |
All Others in Language and Area Studies courses of University of Kent
Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Language and Area Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26063 | £24027 | £28233 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30158 | £18667 - £30646 | £21578 - £37856 |
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Course Description
Why study Comparative Literature at Kent?
- Your course, your way: Tailor your degree and inspire your curiosity with modules exploring childhood and adolescence, vampires in literature and film, women writing and gender, morality in literature, and film adaptation.
- Global perspective: all the benefits of a traditional literature degree combined with the study of literatures from around the world, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
- Unearth hidden treasures: Gain access to the Canterbury Cathedral Library and our Special Collections archive containing manuscripts, historic records, photographs, maps and printed books dating back to the late 8th century.
- Explore historic Canterbury: Our city is steeped in literary traditions from Chaucer to Dickens, from Marlowe to Conrad. In the heart of Kent, you can travel to London in under an hour by train, and coastal beaches are a short bus ride away.
- Join a welcoming community: Kent was first institution in the UK to teach Comparative Literature. Take advantage of our experienced, world-leading lecturers, working at the cutting edge of their fields and providing excellent support.
- Get career-ready: develop important skills to prepare you for tomorrow's world, leading to a wide range of careers including journalism, broadcasting, PR, teaching, marketing, publishing and writing.
- Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Comparative Literature BA (Hons) at University of Kent
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Comparative Literature BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | year 1 |
| International | £18000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Comparative Literary Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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