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Bachelor of Comparative Literature
- Saint John, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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 (3 years): 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
- Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
- sciences
- electives by group)
- accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
- IB Diploma
- AP
- SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
- B or higher for Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.
Accepted academic background
Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (Mathematics, sciences, electives by group); accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels, IB Diploma (3 HL subjects), AP, SAT/ACT and national certificates; transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP course-by-course report for studies outside Canada/US; applicants over 21 add a resume
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
- apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
- any SAT/ACT or A-level results
- English test scores unless exempt and
- for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
- a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,651 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $45,099 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Saint John |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,651 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $45,099 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.