Program Overview
The American Studies at Arizona State University is a MA 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 American Studies 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
- Tuition: USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tempe, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the American Studies 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
- The American Studies MA Program offers a flexible selection of graduate courses in various fields. Students select courses under the advisement of their Advisor.
- All students will be required to take AMS 502, which will provide them a working understanding of American Studies, and the methods and theories American Studies scholars utilize. Students will also be responsible for completing the culminating project, AMS 599-Thesis or AMS 593-Applied Project.
- The remainder of the curriculum will reflect its interdisciplinary nature by encouraging students to take classes across the disciplines that are central to American Studies as it has been constituted.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Admission to the American Studies MA is selective.The American Studies Committee is looking for graduate students with a strong potential. Students who meet the following criteria will be judged to have strong potential:
- Students who hold a Bachelor\'s degree in American Studies, or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited College or University
- Students who hold a Master\'s degree in American Studies, or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited College or University
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of a student\'s first Bachelor program
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in an applicable Master program
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arizona State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Tempe, United States
Arizona State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months