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PhD of Comparative Literature

London, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Comparative Literature offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (3 years if the programme is 2 years or more; otherwise up to programme length) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and undertake an original research project in Comparative Literature. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

Publishing
Culture
Heritage
and the arts
Communications
Marketing
Advertising
and public relations
Journalism
Broadcasting
and media
Leisure
Tourism
and travel
Business
Finance
Commerce
and tech
Politics
Policy work
Diplomacy
Civil service
and law
Education
Outreach
Advocacy
and training
Research
Development
Consultancy
and venture acceleration
Translating and interpreting
Including literary translation

Curriculum

Three-year full-time research programme. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva. Delivered by the School of Literatures
Languages and Cultures (Central Area).

Entry requirements

Academic

A minimum average of A- (80%) in a Master's degree. Proficiency in two languages in addition to English
At a level sufficient to do graduate-level work on texts in those languages. English proficiency at a minimum of IELTS overall score of 8 (please see ELP requirements below).

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university, College or institute with evidence of research potential (direct entry from a bachelor's degree at the programme's discretion), Programme-specific supervisor, References and documents

Language tests

IELTS 8
TOEFL iBT 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Referee contact details
Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
Program-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$7,794 CAD
Application fee	$185 CAD
Deposit	$31,242 CAD

Program details

Campus	London (main campus)
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Department	Comparative Literature
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 3 years (3 years if the programme is 2 years or more; otherwise up to programme length) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.