Program Overview
The Comparative Literature at Indiana University Bloomington 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 27,352 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Bloomington, 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
- Medieval Literature
- History and Theory of Translation
- Topics in Comparative Literature: Nabokov
- Topics in Literary Genres, Modes, and Forms: The Renaissance Epic
- Biopolitics and Postcolonial Discourse
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- All applicants must complete the sophas.org application, and submit:
- A statement of purpose (600 word maximum) Applicants are encouraged to compose the statement in a text-only word processor such as Notepad or TextEdit, review the statement for errors, then cut and paste the final version into the text box in the SOPHAS application.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent from each institution\xc2\x92s registrar directly to SOPHAS.
- International Transcripts - All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service.
- Three Letters of Recommendation from those who are best able to assess your ability to be successful in a graduate degree program.
- GRE Scores are required from all applicants for admission to IU School of Public Health-Bloomington graduate degree programs with the following exception.
- English Proficiency
- A Curriculum Vitae or Resume is desired by most admission committee members.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,352 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 27,352 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University Bloomington 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 Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, United States
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is the flagship campus of Indiana University and is its largest campus, with over 48,000...
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