Program Overview
The English - Cultural Studies at George Mason University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 English - Cultural 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English - Cultural 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
- Introduction to Cultural Studies
- Research in English Studies
- Histories of Cultural Studies
- Literary Criticism
- Introduction to Cinema Studies
- Texts in Global Contexts
- Visual Culture: Theories and Histories
- Feminist Theory and Criticism
- Selected Topics, Movements, or Genres of Literature in English
- Literary Theory and Criticism
- Seminar in English/Cultural Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the MA in english must submit
- Completed Application for Graduate Study (online).
- Nonrefundable application fee.
- Application for In-State Tuition Rates if claiming entitlement to these rates.
- One official transcript from all previous institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Admissions Office or, if an official electronic transcript, to Masons official email address for transcript receipt. Official Transcripts
- Goals statement. The goals statement should be 750 - 1000 words and describe particular areas of interest within a chosen concentration.
- For more information, please visit the program website.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact George Mason 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 George Mason University
George Mason University
Fairfax County, United States
public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
University Profile- Language English
