Overview

We offer a degree in Comparative Literature at Western University - Canada. What distinguishes it from similar programs across the country (Toronto, Alberta, Montreal...) is the insistent focus on critical theory, postcolonial literature, East-West cultural relationships and inter-media studies (particularly visual art and film).

Features

Many of those teaching in the program are well established scholars of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and 18-20th-century cultures.

While our Ph.D. candidates are usually employed as Teaching Assistants, some of them may be asked to offer courses of their own design in Western’s undergraduate Comparative Literature and Culture program.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Comparative Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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115

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109

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Literature View 12 other PhDs in Literature in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum average of A- (80%) in a Master's degree.

Proficiency in two languages in addition to English, at a level sufficient to do graduate-level work on texts in those languages.

English proficiency at a minimum of IELTS overall score of 8

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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