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Description
Comparative Literature differs from an English Literature in that it transcends national and cultural boundaries, offering students a global view of literature. Combining Comparative Literature with Religious Studies enables you to engage with a wide range of texts, literature and systems of belief that cross geographical boundaries.
In Comparative Literature, you have the opportunity to study texts ranging from Classical Antiquity to the present day in English translation, including works by such famous authors as Homer, Ovid, Dante, Goethe, Dostoevsky, Balzac, Flaubert, Proust and Kafka, as well as British classics such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Joyce and Woolf.
You 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 to European ones.
Religion is a vital element in human culture, and today religious issues are everywhere from current affairs and international events, to the history of ideas, art and literature, and our own immediate experience and environment. Religious Studies at Kent involves investigating and discussing these ideas, experiences, practices and institutions, through texts, films, historical data and directly observing the world today.
Studying Comparative Literature and Religious Studies, you compare and contrast themes and ideas of religiosity that are found in literature and look at other literary themes and manifestations of religion, gaining a strong insight into the complexity of cultures across the globe.
Independent rankings
Comparative Literature at Kent was ranked 1st in the most recent National Student Survey (2014), with 98% student satisfaction.
Religious Studies at Kent was ranked 5th in the UK in the most recent National Student Survey (2014), with 96% student satisfaction.Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
CP311 - The Tale
TH331 - Introduction to Hinduism & Buddhism
TH334 - Religion and Sex
TH340 - Gods of the Desert: Judaism and Islam
TH341 - What is Religion?
TH342 - Religion in the Contemporary World
TH345 - From: Eden To The End of The World: An Introduction to The Bible
TH346 - Introduction to Asian Traditions
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
TH628 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
TH630 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH632 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH634 - Mahåyåna Buddhism: The Foundations
TH570 - I:Religion and Film
TH571 - I:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World
TH594 - Christianity and Ethics
TH598 - Issues in Religious Studies
TH601 - Hindu Religious Thought
TH606 - William James: Philosopher, Psychologist and Scholar of Religion
TH608 - Sociology of Religion
TH611 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society
TH618 - Continental Philosophy of Religion
TH620 - Anthropology of Religion
TH624 - Indian Philosophy of Religion
TH626 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives
CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film
CP510 - The Text: Approaches to Comparative Literature
CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
CP611 - Postmodernism
CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
CP636 - European Realism
CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott
CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
CP646 - Prize Winners
CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year abroad
The University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with several universities in Europe and the rest of the world.
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
TH627 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
TH625 - Indian Philosophy of Religion
TH621 - Anthropology of Religion
TH619 - Religious Studies and Philosophy in the Classroom
TH612 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society
TH617 - Continental Philosophy of Religion
TH607 - William James: Philosopher, Psychologist and Scholar of Religion
TH574 - H:Religion and Film
TH575 - H:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World
TH577 - Christianity and Ethics
TH515 - Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation
TH553 - Issues in Religious Studies
TH555 - Hindu Religious Thought
TH558 - Sociology of Religion
TH635 - Mahåyåna Buddhism: The Foundations
TH633 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH631 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH629 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
CP653 - Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom
CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
CP647 - Prize Winners
CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott
CP636 - European Realism
CP641 - SWIPE Undergraduate Conference
CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
CP611 - Postmodernism
CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation
CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film
CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
Home/EU students
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement
A level: ABBAccess to HE Diploma:The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma):The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL
International students
The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.Work Experience
No work experience is required.
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- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
Funding
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 financial support package includes a £6,000 cash bursary spread over the duration of your course. For Ts&Cs and to find out more, visit our funding page.
General scholarships
Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.
The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence
At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.