Master of Arts [M.A] Comparative Literature
The Master of Arts in Translation Studies is a separate track of the MA in Comparative Literature. Thirty-three credits are required. The degree can be completed in one year, with two semesters of 4-5 courses each (27 credits) and a summer spent writing the thesis/final project (6 credits), but most students take two years, taking three courses each for the first three semesters and a final semester with the thesis/project. A minimum of two languages are required (one may be English). Students in the program will acquire expertise in practical techniques and strategies of translation or interpreting as well as a rigorous understanding of the theoretical and cultural stakes of the field.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $33536 | $33536 |
| Student Health Fees | $816 | $816 |
| Total Fees | $34352 | $34352 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
- Application form and fee
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent
- One official transcript
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Proficiency in English
- Proficiency in a second language other than English.
- A working knowledge of a third language.
- Sample of translation with an introduction and commentary, or a critical essay (both 10-15 pages)
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test with a minimum verbal score of 550 (156 new scale)
- International students need to have taken the TOEFL test with a score of 80 or higher, or its equivalent in IELTS of 6.5 or higher, or have attended a North American college or university on a full-time basis for one year.