Comparative Literature Research King's College London

Overview

This Comparative Literature Research programme offered by King's College London enables students to undertake original doctoral investigation across a wide range of literary traditions and cultural contexts. The programme supports comparative approaches to literature from the classical, medieval, and modern periods, encouraging students to examine texts, ideas, and cultural movements across linguistic and geographical boundaries. Researchers benefit from specialist supervision and an interdisciplinary environment that promotes innovative literary scholarship.

Key Facts

Students join a vibrant research community within the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, engaging with seminars, scholarly events, and international collaborations. The programme provides access to extensive training through the Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities and offers opportunities for joint PhD study with the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore. Research is enriched by global perspectives extending across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, India, and other regions.