Overview

About the Program

In the Comparative Literature program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst students take courses alongside our Ph.D. students; together, they form an exceptionally supportive and dynamic community. M.A. students belong to OGSCL (the Organization of Graduate Students in Comparative Literature) and co-organize two national conferences, the Translation Studies Conference and the Crossroads Comparative Literature Conference.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing the New World

Theory and Practice of Comparative Literature

Literary Ethics / Literary Affects

Melodrama: Fassbinder Hollywood and Beyond

Interpreting and Translation Research and Practice

Career Development for Translators and Interpreters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature View 440 other Masters in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or a recognized foreign equivalent, with either a major in a language-literature field or a substantial literary background.

A GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected.

Applicants for admission must demonstrate proficiency in English and in one language other than English; they must also demonstrate a working knowledge (intermediate level) of a third language.

Applicants are required to submit, with the application, a substantial critical essay (15-25 pages) in literature or theory that demonstrates the candidate's ability to analyze texts.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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