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    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature

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    Austin, USMAIn-person18 months
    $45,908.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    5
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin is a 31-credit, 18-month, in-person MA program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $45,908.

    About the program

    The program requires 31 semester hours of coursework including a six-hour thesis or 34 hours including a three-hour report. Students must demonstrate high competence in one world language and sufficient competence in a second.

    Focus: both

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,034.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin is $45,908 across 31 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 18 months and 31 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 in all upper-division (and, if relevant, all graduate) coursework
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.