Program Overview
The Comparative Studies at Ohio State University 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 Studies 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 35,627 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,873 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Columbus, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Studies 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
- Approaches to Comparative Cultural Studies
- Topics: Religion and Media
- Theorizing Science and Technology
- Theorizing Culture
- Comparative Studies Methodologies
- Seminar in Religious Studies: Religion and Sexuality
- Postcolonial/Transnational Literatures: Contemporary Indian English Novel
- Women\x92s, Gender and Sexuality Studies:
- Topics in Feminist Studies: Theories of Judith Butler
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum of 3.0 cumulative point-hour ratio (on the 4.0 scale used at this University) in all previous undergraduate work. Students with an undergraduate cumulative ratio below 3.0 who wish to be considered for admission must petition the Comparative Studies Graduate Studies Committee for special consideration.
- A minimum of 3.0 in all previous graduate work.
- Graduate Record Examination scores for all applicants.
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet); or MELAB 82; or IELTS 7.0 for non-native speakers of English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,627 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,873 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,627 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,873 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Columbus, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months