Overview

As a Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies student at the University of Utah, you will explore themes across cultures and time periods, compare national literatures and cultures, learn and apply international literary and cultural theories, and analyze diverse types of texts (literary, visual, musical, etc.) produced in multiple cultural spheres.

The Student Experience

Students may enrich their academic experience by completing a study abroad program or an original undergraduate research project. We also offer CLCS 3940: Community Engaged Learning as a way for students to engage with the community outside of the classroom.

Career Opportunities

Many careers are available to students of the Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies program. Enter the field of media and broadcasting and become a producer, journalist, press agent, or publicist. If you want a career in business, work as a marketing director, advertising agent, or human resources specialist. With additional education, students can also find employment as professors, curators, administrators, advisors, or librarians.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study of Literature and Culture

Language in Society

What is Literature

Current Trends in Critical Thinking

Comparative World Literature and Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 808 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Admission requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32520 USD / year

≈ 32520 USD / year
Out-of-State

31748 USD / year

≈ 31748 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10004 USD / year

≈ 10004 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Overview

The Student Experience

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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