Program Overview
The English at Brandeis University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,586 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,586 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Waltham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English 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
- Approaches to Literary and Cultural Studies
- Performing the Early Modern Self
- Reading the Black Transnation
- Naturalism between Realism and Modernism
- Proseminar
- Critical Race Theory
- Hell: The Poetry
- Second Language Writing Instruction
- Fictions of Liberty
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for all programs, you need to submit:
- An online application;
- An application fee (please click here for more information);
- Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application; do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions;
- Two letters of recommendation, submitted electronically;
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resum\xc3\xa9;
- A statement of purpose in essay form, indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program. Applicants to the doctoral program should outline their research interests.Applicants to the master\'s program should discuss their plans for their academic and professional career and how the degree will help them attain their goals.
- A critical writing sample not exceeding 35 pages; the 35-page maximum may consist of a single critical essay or two shorter essays of approximately equal length.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Our ETS institution code is 3092.
Ph.D.: GRE general test required; GRE subject test is also required.
Master\xc2\x92s programs: GRE general test required. The subject test is recommended, but not required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,586 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,586 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,586 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,586 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brandeis 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 Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Waltham, United States
Brandeis 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months