$63,870 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Comparative Literature
Students graduating with a major in Comparative Literature at BU should be able to:
- Demonstrate a general orientation in world literature and a broad familiarity with the literary traditions of at least two of the following regions: Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia.
- Read, discuss, and analyze literary and cinematic texts in at least two languages (non-English language/s should be mastered at a minimum level of ACTFL intermediate-low).
- Compose lucid, well-researched, and well-argued critical essays about literary texts.
- Analyze texts in comparative perspective; understand how specific literary works respond to their literary, cultural, historical, and political contexts; and trace the transformations and travels of literary genres and texts across historical periods, borders, and languages.
- Apply a variety of critical approaches and interpretive methods to the study of particular literary and/or cinematic texts, including translations.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $58560 | $58560 | $58560 | $58560 |
| Health Insurance | $3054 | $3054 | $3054 | $3054 |
| Books and supply | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Compulsory Fees | $1256 | $1256 | $1256 | $1256 |
| Total Fees | $63870 | $63870 | $63870 | $63870 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1430 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 34 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
- Students required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students required a Higher Secondary Certificate/ISC (State board exams may also be considered for admission).