Comparative Literature (PhD) is a doctorate in Literature programme offered by Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,120 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Literature
Duration: 4 years
International tuition: CAD 2,120 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The PhD in Comparative Literature at Western University emphasizes critical theory, postcolonial literature, East-West cultural relationships, and inter-media studies, drawing on departmental strengths across American, Canadian, Classical, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, and Spanish literatures. The program is full-time and thesis-based, completed over 12 terms (four years). PhD candidates typically work as teaching assistants and may teach undergraduate courses as part of their training. Admission normally requires a Master's degree with a minimum average of A- (80%), proficiency in two languages in addition to English sufficient for graduate-level work on texts in those languages, and a written work sample of 10-20 pages in English. The application deadline is February 1, with acceptance notification in early April. Graduates are prepared for research and teaching careers in comparative and world literature.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission normally requires a Master's degree with a minimum average of A- (80%), proficiency in two languages in addition to English at a level sufficient to undertake graduate-level work on texts in those languages, and a written work sample of 10-20 pages in English.
