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MA Comparative Literature at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

MA Comparative Literature is a graduate programme (Master of Arts) in the Comparative Literature graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 3 sessions full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Comparative Literature  |  Duration: 3 sessions full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students admitted to the MA must successfully complete at least 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including: COL1000H at least 1.5 FCEs in COL courses. Students may pursue COL1901H or an independent study course in another cognate unit for credit equivalent to 0.5 FCE at the MA level, under the direction of an advisor approved by the Centre for Comparative

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Application information

Entry requirements

General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, provided that applicants also satisfy the Centre for Comparative Literature's requirements stated below. In all cases, programs of study must be approved by the Centre. An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university that includes courses in literature and languages with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+ in the applicant's overall program. Demonstrated experience in the study of two literatures (or in comparative literature and one national literature) at the undergraduate level and an ability to work at the graduate level in at least one language other than English. All applicants must regi

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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