University of Toronto – School of Graduate Studies

School of Graduate Studies
65/63 St George Street
Toronto, ON
Canada M5S 2Z9

Program Information
Faculty: School of Graduate Studies
Degree: Master
Field of Study: Comparative Literature
Description The Comparative Literature MA program is a course-based program that accommodates a diverse range of students’ interests. The interdisciplinary and transnational character of the program is reflected in the fact that students may take up to half their courses in other departments of their choice. Students work in languages other than English, and their study may include work in a non-literary discipline. The COL1000H Faculty Seminar provides a basis for study in the program. All incoming students take this seminar course where they consider core theoretical problems of comparison. All incoming students meet with the Graduate Coordinator to discuss their program and to decide on their course of study before beginning classes.
Website: Comparative Literature (MA) at University of Toronto – School of Graduate Studies
Thesis Based? Yes
Cost per year:

National: $6,960.00

Cost per year is for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Requirements
Test Scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 237] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or Test of Written English (part of TOEFL) [min. 5] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85]
Additional Admission Requirements:

  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio

Applicants are required to have an appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university that includes courses in literature and languages with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+ in the applicant’s overall program. Demonstrated experience in the study of two literatures (or in comparative literature and one national literature) at the undergraduate level and an ability to work at the graduate level in at least one language other than English is required. All applicants must register as full-time students.