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King’s has been a pioneer in the field of languages, literatures and cultures since its foundation almost two hundred years ago, when the study of languages and literature was recognised as central to how we communicate with the world.

Our department responds to the crucial importance of languages, literature and cross-cultural comparison in knowing and engaging with the world in which we live and which we want to shape.

Our students come from all over the world from many different backgrounds, attracted by our reputation for and dedication to excellent teaching, by the work we do to create a dynamic and inclusive community, and by the opportunity to study right in the heart of London, a global and multilingual city where we experience languages and cultures in action every day.

Our research environment was classed as 'world-leading' in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) - securing equal top ranking in the UK. This means our research and teaching combine to create a truly innovative department.

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Study in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Language, literature and cross-cultural comparison courses that engage with the world.

Master's

Master’s

Study a postgraduate course with a global outlook from within the department.

PhD

PhD

Join a world leading research environment on our PhD programmes.

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2 Oct

Translator in the House

02 October 2024

Sessions with professional translator Cristina Viti for translation discussions, career advice, and…