Program Overview
The English Literature at San Francisco State University 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 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 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English 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
- [\'Seminar: Literary Theory and Research Methods\', \'The Constructed Body in Literature\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Directed Readings in Preparation for the CE Examination\', \'Seminar: Studies in Criticism\', \'Seminar: Literature and Psychology\', \'Seminar: Opera and Literature\', \'Feminist Criticisms\', \'Rhetoric, Politics, and Ethics of Deconstruction\', \'Seminar: Selected Studies\']
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).
Admission Requirements
- Hold the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor\'s degree. If you were educated outside of the United States, you must have earned a degree or diploma that SFSU considers to be the equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An official determination of eligibility will be made during the application process.
- Have the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 GPA or "B" average. Your overall marks, average exam scores or average grade earned should be better than average or better than passing.
- English language proficiency. You must demonstrate your English language ability by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score that meets our minimum requirement or hold a U.S. Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree. Individuals educated in English speaking countries do not need to provide a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score.
- The Division of Graduate Studies at San Francisco State University requires all applicants to submit official academic documents from all higher education institutions ever attended. An official academic document is a verification of your academic record issued directly from the university.
- the departmental application;
- at least two academic letters of recommendation, preferably from a current or former literature professor;
- one official set of transcripts; a one to two page statement of purpose detailing why the applicant is interested in the study of literature;
- and a writing sample (a critical or scholarly essay of five to ten pages, preferably one written as part of a literature course).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Francisco State 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 San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months