Program Overview
The English Language and Literature at University of Maryland 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 English Language and Literature 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 27,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,530 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Language and Literature 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
- Readings in the History of Rhetoric to 1900
- Seminar in Composition Theory
- Readings in Linguistics
- Technologies of Writing
- Readings in Digital Studies
- Topics in Language Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE General required
- 3 Letters of Recommendation from current or former teachers
- Unofficial list of relevant coursework
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- A single critical writing sample (12-20 pages)
International Applicants seeking admission under F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas, as well as those seeking admissions under A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants.
Domestic Applicants; US Citizens and Permanent Residents.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,530 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,530 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
