Program Overview
The Children's Literature and Writing For Children at Simmons College 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 Children's Literature and Writing For Children 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 7
- Tuition: USD 1,040 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Children's Literature and Writing For Children 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
- Criticism of Literature for Children
- The Picturebook
- Contemporary Realistic Fiction for Young Adults
- Fantasy and Science Fiction
- History of Children\x92s Book Publishing
- Writing for Children I
- Writing for Children II
- Mentorship I, supervised study
- Mentorship II, supervised study
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).
- Completed online application form
- Statement of purpose
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
- Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended (including those from which credit was transferred)*
- Current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Writing portfolio (not in excess of 20 pages)
- A non-refundable application fee of $65
- Interview
- An official TOEFL or IELTS score
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,040 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,040 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Simmons College 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 Simmons College
Simmons College
Boston, United States
Simmons College 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- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-07
- Language English
- Duration 24 months