Program Overview
The Comparative Literature at University of California Santa Barbara is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Barbara, 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
- Memory: Bridging Humanities & Neuroscienc
- Major Works of European Literature
- Literature of the Americas: Independence and Revolution
- Introduction to Comparative Literature: When Tragedy Strikes
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- The Culture of Medieval Muslim Spain
- Literary Translation: Theory and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)
- GRE General test scores
- TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
- Writing sample in English of no more than 25 pages (submitted in the online application)
- Competence in a foreign language. Foreign language proficiency can be demonstrated by (a) submission of a writing sample in a foreign language, or (b) evidence that the applicant is a native speaker of a language other than English.
- Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Barbara 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 University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara, United States
University of California, Santa Barbara is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 24 months