Arts & Humanities
PhD Comparative Literature is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Comparative Literature graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.
Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Department: Comparative Literature | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A student with an MA in Comparative Literature or its equivalent must take at least 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) , of which a minimum of 2.0 FCEs must be COL courses. A student who has an MA in a humanities discipline involving literary studies, especially specific language and literature programs, may be required to take more courses. The actual numbe
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 master's degree with an average grade of at least A–. Normally, the master's degree will be in comparative literature; however, students with a master's degree in a humanities discipline involving literary studies, especially specific language and literature programs, will also be considered. Demonstrated ability to do advanced research in two languages and literatures other than English. Applicants, including those from the University of Toronto, must arra
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
Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto, Canada
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