Comparative Literature and Cultures, BA, at University of Exeter

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Comparative Literature and Cultures, BA, University of Exeter

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	find out	find out

About Comparative Literature and Cultures, BA - at University of Exeter

About this course

Gain a breadth of knowledge in literature, film and art from around the world, from the ancient to the contemporary.
You will develop your translation literacy and understanding of the cultural, political, social and economic forces that shape how material travels from one language and context to another.
Our BA takes a comparative lens on pressing issues such as migration, the environment, and gender and sexuality.
We have a decolonial focus, both in terms of theory and our commitment in considering literature beyond the Western canon.

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UCAS code: Q201

Our four-year 'with Employment Experience Abroad' degree offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements as part of your degree.

Spending up to a year living and working in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. By carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements abroad you can demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness and, depending on where you stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language.

The sector and country you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

For your 'Year In Industry' you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter - for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.

You will be paid in accordance with the rules of the country you work in and there may be visa restrictions or requirements which you need to consider when applying.

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