Offered by Western University in London, Canada, Comparative Literature (MA) is a master's degree in Literature programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,850 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Literature
Duration: 3 semesters
International tuition: CAD 6,850 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.uwo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The MA in Comparative Literature at Western University draws on recognized departmental strengths across literatures including American, Canadian, Classical, English, French and Francophone, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and Spanish. Compared with similar programs elsewhere in Canada, it places particular emphasis on critical theory, postcolonial literature, East-West cultural relationships and inter-media studies, especially visual art and film, drawing on faculty with expertise in Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and eighteenth-to-twentieth-century cultures. The program is completed over three terms of full-time, project-based study, and MA students are typically employed as teaching assistants. It suits students who want to study literature comparatively across languages and traditions with a strong grounding in critical theory.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an Honours BA degree with a minimum average of B+ (78%) for the last two years of study. In addition to English proficiency, applicants need proficiency, at a level sufficient to read original texts and pursue graduate-level work, in a language in which the program's core faculty can support research. Applicants must also submit a sample of written work in English of 10 to 20 pages. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Western's proficiency requirement, for example IELTS Academic 7.5 overall, or the equivalent TOEFL iBT score.
