English and Comparative Literature
The American University in CairoProgram Overview
The English and Comparative Literature at The American University in Cairo 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 English and Comparative Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Egypt 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 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English and 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
- [\'Greek Classics in Translation\', \'History of Literary Criticism\', \'Modern Literary Criticism\', \'Research Methods in Literature\', \'Classics of the Ancient World\', \'Renaissance Writers\', \'Seventeenth-Century Writers\', \'Eighteenth-Century Writers\', \'The Romantic Movement\', \'Nineteenth-Century Writers\', \'Modern Poets\', \'The Modern Novel\', \'Readings in American Literature\', \'Readings in French Literature\', \'Readings in British Literature\', "Approaches to Gender and Women\'s Studies in the Middle East/North Africa", \'Comprehensives\', \'Research Guidance and Thesis\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An applicant for admission to the masters program in English and comparative literature should have a considerable background in the study of literature. Applicants who are not native speakers of English or graduates of English and comparative literature at AUC will be required to demonstrate on the TOEFL with TWE that their command of English is adequate for study in the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo 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 The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
independent English-language research university in Cairo, Egypt
University Profile- Language English
