Overview
Standing at the forefront of innovative work in literary, theoretical, and cultural studies, comparative literature is one of the most exciting fields in the humanities.
Features
- As a discipline it requires exceptional linguistic ability, theoretical knowledge, and high intellectual caliber.
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)’s program offers students the opportunity to work with faculty members in any of the University’s language and literature departments as well as with the Department of Comparative Literature faculty.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Theory of Comparative Literature
- Methodology of Comparative Literature
- Classical Tradition: Epic, Tragedy, or Comedy
- Comic Vision
- Archetypal Heroes in Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Literature View 117 other PhDs in Literature in United StatesAcademic 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
- Letters of Recommendation
- A bachelor's degree in literature, ancient or modern, is preferred, with a grade point average of at least 3.4 in upper division literature courses. Literary proficiency in one foreign language and at least an elementary knowledge of a second one are expected.
Tuition Fee
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International
33238 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months. -
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33238 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
18136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18136 USD per year during 60 months.
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