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MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas, United States

Programme overview

Established in 1958, an interdisciplinary master's degree for advanced study of literature and culture across linguistic, national and disciplinary boundaries, including Hispanic studies, literary translation and world language acquisition.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Required courses in introduction to comparative literature and communication and cultural studies, 12 hours in a second field, 6 hours of world languages and literatures, reading proficiency in a non-English language; thesis (30 hours plus 6 thesis hours) or non-thesis portfolio option.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School application, official transcripts, statement of purpose, CV, ~10-page academic writing sample, three letters of recommendation, TOEFL/IELTS or approved exam for international students; advanced proficiency in intended languages of study. No minimum GPA stated.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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