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    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature

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    Berkeley, USMAIn-person
    $63,390.00
    Tuition

    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley is a in-person MA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,390.

    About the program

    The program provides interdisciplinary training in comparative literary studies across diverse literatures, cultures, historical periods, genres, and media, including areas such as critical theory, film, performance studies, and postcolonial theory. Students engage in rigorous research, seminars in other departments, and collaborative projects, culminating in a doctoral dissertation.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min Students from countries where the principal language is not English and who have not enrolled for at least a year in a degree program at a university in an English-speaking country are required to take the TOEFL. (No specific minimum score stated by program; see Graduate Division minimums: Tests taken from June 1, 2024 to January 20, 2026: 90 minimum total score; Tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 minimum total score)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley is $63,390.
    Is Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts (M.A.) in Comparative Literature at University of California-Berkeley: 12 months OPT (US)