Program Overview
The Agronomy at Pennsylvania State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agronomy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: University Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agronomy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 12 credits of 400- or 500-level formal courses in the major field (at least 6 credits at the 500-level)
- 6 credits of 400- or 500-level formal courses in a minor or general studies area
- 3 credits in statistical methods at the 500-level
- AGRO 501 (1 cr.)
- AGRO 555 (2 cr.)
- AGRO 590 (1 cr.)
- 6 credits of thesis research (AGRO 600 or 610)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold a degree from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates. Degree must be a:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or
- Tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-05-18
About Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
State College, United States
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months