Study literature from five different continents covering over 2,500 years, and compare literatures written in many different languages from across the world and from antiquity to the present day. We offer a unique range of options from the ancient world right up to twenty-first century European, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and American literature as well as the opportunity to develop your language skills.

Key benefits

• Unique combination of geographical range and historical depth.
• Thematic approaches to facilitate cross-cultural readings on topical issues.
• Study with academic staff who are leading experts in European and World Literatures.
• Opportunity to specialize with optional modules from across the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, including learning a language at the King's Language Centre.
• Located in the heart of London, close to libraries and cultural institutions.
• An internationally respected MA that offers a springboard to further study.

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