Program Overview
The Comparative Literature at Dartmouth College is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hanover, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Literary Criticism and Theory
- Topics in Literary Criticism and Theory
- Tutorial, Intensive work with a faculty tutor on a comparative literature subject
- Workshop in Critical Writing
- Graduate Seminar in research and methodology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A strong undergraduate record in a major in any humanities field
- Fluent reading, writing, and speaking knowledge of one foreign language
- Beginning training in a second foreign language
- The successful completion of an independent writing project or honors thesis
- A writing sample
- Official transcript of all college or graduate-level credits
- Complete application (including three letters of recommendation and a language proficiency form for each language)
- Submission of GRE scores optional (Score Codes: 3351 and 2902)
- Submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international students)
- $40.00 application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dartmouth College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States
Dartmouth College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English