The BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures with Employment Experience Abroad at the University of Exeter invites you to explore the rich tapestry of global storytelling and cultural exchange. This undergraduate degree is ideal for curious minds passionate about understanding how literature, film, and art traverse borders and languages, shaping our world. You will develop critical skills in analysing texts and cultural artefacts, engaging with pressing issues such as migration, environmental concerns, and gender studies through a decolonial lens. This program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of diverse cultural expressions beyond the Western canon.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including a year of employment experience abroad. The curriculum is structured with compulsory modules in comparative theories and approaches, alongside a wide array of optional modules in languages, cultures, visual studies, and humanities, allowing you to tailor your studies. You will engage with topics from ancient literature to contemporary global cinema, honing your research and analytical abilities. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in international relations, cultural heritage, publishing, and academia, equipped with cross-cultural fluency and practical experience.