Overview

The Comparative Literature B.A. at Yale University provides a rigorous framework for students to investigate fundamental questions regarding the nature and function of global literary works. By engaging with texts across different periods and genres, participants develop a sophisticated understanding of how literature relates to film, media, and diverse cultural traditions. The curriculum is designed to be highly adaptable, allowing individuals to align their academic journey with specific intellectual goals and interests.

Why Comparative Literature at Yale University?

Choosing this programme allows students to benefit from a multidisciplinary environment where literature is studied alongside philosophy, history, and art. Yale University provides access to an extensive range of language and literature programmes, including specialized departments for East Asian, French, German, Italian, and Near Eastern studies. The department offers four distinct concentrations—Literature and Comparative Cultures, Intensive Language, Film, and Literary Translation—ensuring that students can specialise in areas such as media theory or the practical mechanics of translation while maintaining a strong comparative foundation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 69900 per year
National fee: USD 69900 per year
Local fee: USD 69900 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Global Literature
World Cinema
Literary Translation
The Chinese Tradition
Tragedy in the European Literary Tradition
Epic in the European Literary Tradition
Near Eastern Literatures
Literary Theory
Cultural Theory

Careers with Comparative Literature

Graduates from this programme are equipped with advanced analytical, linguistic, and cross-cultural skills that are highly valued in an increasingly globalised professional landscape. The ability to interpret complex texts and communicate across cultural boundaries prepares students for diverse paths in international education, media, and cultural institutions. Many students also utilise the major as a foundation for graduate-level research in comparative literature, which often requires mastery of multiple languages and sophisticated theoretical frameworks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arabic

Chinese

French

German

Ancient Greek
Hebrew

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

Standardized test results (ACT or SAT)

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

Mid-Year Report & Final Report

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69900 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69900 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

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