MA in Comparative Literature in Seattle United States | University of Washington

The master's program equips students for higher education in Comparative Literature or connected disciplines like national literatures, philosophy, or religious studies, as well as teaching careers at elementary, secondary, or community college levels. Our dedication to graduate education is a source of distinction. Beyond delivering excellent and challenging academic instruction, our faculty emphasize sustaining active research initiatives while acquiring comprehensive teaching practice. CLCM graduate students consistently secure fellowships and honors to aid their dissertation work and investigations. The program encourages scholarly exploration through long-term initiatives and seminars on topics ranging from film studies to Chinese visual arts and television evolution. Recent PhD graduates have secured roles including a tenure-track position at Humboldt State University, a LSA Collegiate Fellowship at the University of Michigan, and a Visiting Lecturer post at Wellesley College. Historically, our alumni have pursued rewarding paths in higher education (domestically and internationally), teaching, corporate sectors, language services, and government work. To explore our academic placement history further, please visit this link.