Program Overview
The Critical & Creative Thinking at University of Massachusetts Boston is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 Critical & Creative Thinking 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: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Critical & Creative Thinking 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
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Fundations of Philosophical Thought
- Holistic & Transformative Teaching
- Dialogue Processes
- Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Organizational Change
- Biomedical Ethics
- Issues and Controversies in Antiracist and Multicultural Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for admission to graduate study at UMass Boston, you must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing, or an international equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Boston 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 University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, United States
The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months