PhD Comparative Literature at University of Oregon

Programme overview

A PhD training students in a primary national literature and proficiency in at least three languages, grounded in studying literary traditions across national and cultural boundaries. No terminal master's is offered; the MA is awarded after passing PhD qualifying exams.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Comparative Literature | Duration: Coursework and language requirements within three years; dissertation typically within two years of advancing to candidacy | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

18 graduate courses (6 foundation, 5 primary field, 4 secondary field, 3 electives), including Graduate Studies in Translation, Graduate Studies in Comparative Literature and Transmedial Aesthetics, at least two graduate courses in each language, qualifying exams, a prospectus and dissertation. Courses must be passed with B+ or better.

Career pathways

The majority of comparative literature graduates are hired to teach in national literature departments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Oregon graduate applicants: a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent recognised international credential, completed before the first day of classes; GPA, test and prerequisite requirements are set by each programme. International applicants whose degree does not qualify for the English exemption need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 overall or Duolingo English Test 120 (scores under two years old; some programmes require higher).

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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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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