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M.A. in Comparative Literature and M.L.S. in Library Science

M.A. in Comparative Literature and M.L.S. in Library Science

Add an M.A. in comparative literature to your M.L.S.

The M.A. in comparative literature is offered through the Department of Comparative Literature, which was founded in 1949, and is one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the United States. It’s part of IU’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Pairing these degrees will provide a strong foundation for a career in academic libraries, public libraries, cultural institutions that value the intersection of these disciplines, or the private sector. Reading proficiency in two foreign languages—a component of this program—will give you a competitive edge in whatever path you pursue.

Learn how to apply

Begin your online application

Review your degree requirements

All ILS degree requirements are listed in the Luddy academic bulletin. To review your degree requirements, choose the bulletin that represents the year you started, or plan to start, your program.

2024-25 bulletin

2023-24 bulletin

2022–23 bulletin

Get help managing your requirements

Meeting the requirements for a dual degree is quite achievable, especially with the help of your dedicated ILS faculty advisor, who will be assigned to you as soon as you’re admitted into the program.

Your advisor will help you build your course schedule each semester to ensure that your requirements are being met, and that your courses match your evolving academic and professional interests.

Prospective students can indicate their plan to pursue a dual degree in their application. Upon admission to both programs, please fill out the Dual Degree Declaration Form (found in the Current Student Canvas page or by e-mailing gradvise@indiana.edu) in order to get your dual degree approved. After gathering the appropriate signatures, send the form along with your admission letter to the dual program to gradvise@indiana.edu.

Estimate your tuition and fees

IU’s tuition and fees tool allows you to forecast the cost of credit hours and mandatory fees for your ILS graduate education.

To be considered full time, you must enroll in at least nine credit hours. Anything less is considered part time, which is an option for all students. You can also choose to enroll in more than nine credits if it better suits your goals.

Credit hour fees are different in every school. To get the best estimate of how much your tuition will cost each semester, search tuition rates for both of your dual-degree programs.

Use the tuition and fees tool

Ways to fund your education

If financial concerns are holding you back from applying to this program, we encourage you to explore the various funding opportunities available to ILS students!

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M.A. in Comparative Literature and M.L.S. in Library Science

Add an M.A. in comparative literature to your M.L.S.

Review your degree requirements

Get help managing your requirements

Estimate your tuition and fees

Ways to fund your education

Explore more options

M.A. in Comparative Literature and M.L.S. in Library Science

Add an M.A. in comparative literature to your M.L.S.

Review your degree requirements

Get help managing your requirements

Estimate your tuition and fees

Ways to fund your education

Explore more options

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