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Master of Comparative Literature

Florida Atlantic University

  • Boca Raton, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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 (1 year): 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

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Video clip
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form (in English)
  • One writing sample (in the language of your primary literature
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Or English)
  • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required
  • FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL 4.5
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
  2. A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
  3. GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
  4. the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
  5. TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
  6. Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,251 USD
Application fee$30 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBoca Raton
Faculty or schoolDorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
DepartmentDepartment of Comparative Literature
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    49 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    335 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.