Overview

The Comparative Literature degree from Florida Atlantic University broadens the context of single works of literature, provides a method of looking beyond the national frontiers of languages and cultures, and studies major authors, periods, genres, trends and movements in international contexts, and other areas of knowledge and intellectual inquiry.

Please note that the department only offers graduate courses in French, Italian, and Spanish; students who pursue the Comp Lit concentration take graduate-level in lingua courses, so they need to be sufficiently fluent in at least one of the three languages.

Key Features

Why Is the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Your Best Choice?

Experience the lifelong advantages of a quality arts and liberal arts education, combined with leading-edge instruction in emerging 21st century fields. Enjoy unique opportunities to learn and grow at the center of artistic, cultural and social thought in diverse South Florida.

The undergraduate degrees have prepared more than 22,000 students for successful advanced study and careers spanning law, archaeology, journalism, theater, and many more professional fields.

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Outstanding multi-disciplinary opportunities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Thesis: 30

Non-Thesis: 36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In the application, you will need to answer a set of questions about yourself and provide contact information for two people who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you (preferably, university professors or other individuals who can attest to your academic ability and potential for graduate study).

You will also need to upload

a CV/resume;

a statement of purpose (a letter/essay of 300-500 words in which you introduce yourself and explain your interest in pursuing graduate study; this should be written in English; if you are interested in a GTA position, make sure to mention that as well);

a writing sample (preferably, a scholarly paper written during your undergraduate studies; if you are planning to study or teach in French, Italian or Spanish, it is recommended that the sample be written in that language; you can upload up to three writing samples total).

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Tuition Fee

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International

19056 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19056 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19056 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19056 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7752 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7752 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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