Overview

The Program in Comparative Literature at the University of Texas at Austin encourages a wide variety of critical methodologies and approaches. It operates on the assumption that many versions of the discipline coexist productively and that their doing so will stimulate fruitful debates among faculty and students.

Moreover, in keeping with its open and flexible conception of Comparative Literature, the Program does not restrict the literatures taught in it to any particular geographical area or to any historical period: they range from Latin American to Russian, classical Greek to Hindi, contemporary American to ancient Chinese. Course offerings are also widely varied, as are the topics of Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

Careers

When they finish their degrees, students will be qualified to seek positions as comparatists in departments of Comparative Literature, as specialists in one or possibly more languages and literatures, and, in many cases, also as literary theorists. In the last years, students who have received degrees in the Program have taken tenure-track positions at a number of universities and colleges

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Literature
Comparative Literature
Contemporary Literary Theory
Problems in Translation
The Comparative Study of Literary Periods and Movements
Literature in a Comparative Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature View 437 other Masters in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Program in Comparative Literature Application Cover Sheet
Writing sample in the form of a critical essay of 10-15 pages demonstrating the ability to perform literary analysis.
Personal statement/statement of purpose that outlines your education history, specific areas of interest, and professional goals.
Statement of teaching experience which indicates any prior teaching experience and abilities, and qualifications for specific teaching positions that you might have. If appropriate, please include the location and dates of residency abroad.
3 letters of recommendation that address your academic achievement and potential for graduate study.
Transcripts from your institutions of higher education. Official copies are preferred, but you may upload a photocopy of the transcript in case your official transcript scores are delayed.
General GRE score less than five years old

Tuition Fee

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International

17694 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8847 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

17694 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8847 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

8928 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4464 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 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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