The M.A. degree provides a robust and broad grounding in comparative literary and cultural studies. Our two introductory courses, CMLT 8040 and CMLT 8001, train students in theories of comparison and literary translation. On top of this foundation, students develop their own program of study and generally take courses from departments across the humanities at UGA alongside our own graduate offerings. This provides ample time for students to develop their language skills at UGA in order to meet the program’s requirement of one language in addition to English. Working with a major professor and a committee, students write an M.A. thesis in their area of specialization. The department considers applicants with a BA degree (or its equivalent) in Comparative Literature or one of the individual languages and literatures. Applicants in related fields in the humanities and social sciences, such as anthropology, art history, environmental studies, film studies, history, international affairs, linguistics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, and women’s studies, who demonstrate a strong interest in literary and interdisciplinary studies, as well as highly-motivated, highly-qualified candidates from other disciplines, such as international business, law, journalism and education, who demonstrate a strong interest in intercultural studies will also be considered. In addition to pursuing doctoral studies at UGA and other prestigious institutions, our M.A. graduates have gone on to pursue a wide range of successful careers in the education and cultural industries. For information on how to apply to the M.A. program, click here. Applications for this cycle are due January 15, 2025. Our Graduate Handbook contains information about our program's requirements. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our graduate coordinator.
