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PhD of Comparative Literature
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 7 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 (1): 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
- Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- GRE
- Letters and writing samples per programme
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution, GRE and letters per programme.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,824 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $5,800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities |
| Department | Comparative Literature |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 7 years.
Tuition is $28,824 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $5,800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.