Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Law and Management] From University of Kent

A Comparative Literature degree differs from an English Literature programme in that it transcends national and cultural boundaries, offering youÊa global view of world literature. You have the opportunity to study texts ranging from Classical antiquity to the present day in English translation, including works by authors such as Homer, Ovid, Dante, Goethe, Dostoevsky, Balzac, Flaubert, Proust and Kafka, as well as British classics such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Joyce and Woolf.ÊYou gain a broad international perspective on literary history, literary movements and literary genres, comparing themes and figures across different cultural backgrounds. You also compare the works of English and American authors against those of European writers.

English Language and Linguistics is an ideal complement to many subjects, particularly those where an understanding of how language works is important. Language plays a central role in everything we as human beings do, andÊtheÊComparative Literature and English Language and Linguistics (Hons) programme fromÊUniversity of KentÊexplores its many facets, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your individual interests and possible career paths. While the focus will be on English, you will also explore the meaning of language more generally, and discover what language systems have in common.

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By studying Comparative Literature and English Language & Linguistics, you learn to think critically, develop the skills of close reading and effective communication, and gain confidence and experience in expressing your ideas, both in writing and orally (including experience of doing public presentations).Ê

You learn to absorb ideas from a wide range of different sources, organise these into a meaningful pattern, and develop your own critical discussion of them. These key transferable skills are essential for graduates as they move into the job market.

Our graduates have found jobs in diverse areas including journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching, as well as in banking, marketing analysis and project management. A significant percentage of our students pursue further study for postgraduate qualifications.