Program Overview
The Critical at Columbia University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 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 Critical 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 26,460 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Critical 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
- Colloquium I: Operating Platforms
- Colloquium II: Documents & Discourse
- Thesis I (9 points)
- Thesis II (9 points)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
- Create and complete an online application.
- Enter contact information for those providing letters of recommendation. M.S. CCCP requires three letters of recommendation.
- Upload a personal statement into the application. This may not be changed or updated after submission.
- Upload a resume into the application. This may not be changed or updated after submission.
- Upload scanned copies of official academic transcripts for each university attended and credit earned, including certified English translations (if applicable).
- Send GRE score report to the Columbia GSAPP Admissions Office. A minimum verbal score of 150 is required.
- Send TOEFL score report to Columbia GSAPP (International students only). A minimum score of 100 is required.
- Submit online application and fee ($75 USD, payable only by VISA or MasterCard).
- Mail a copy of your portfolio to the GSAPP Admissions Office: 400 Avery Hall, 1172 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027. Portfolios must be postmarked or received by the application deadline; we do not accept digital portfolios under any circumstances. Portfolios must not exceed 8.5 X 11 inches (21.5 X 27.9cm) or be more than 0.5 inch (1.27cm) thick. Large Portfolios with glass or protruding metal parts, slides, DVD\'s, or CDs are not acceptable. Portfolios must be marked with the applicant\'s name.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,460 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 26,460 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia 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 Columbia University
Columbia University
New York, United States
Columbia 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- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months