Program Overview
The English at California State University Los Angeles 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 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 6
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, 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
- Theoretical Foundations of Literary Studies\xa0(3)
- Research Methods in Literary Studies\xa0(3)
- Proseminar in Literature\xa0(3)
- Graduate Directed Study\xa0(1-3)
- Seminar: Theories of Composition and Rhetoric\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Topics in Composition, Rhetoric, and Language\xa0(3)
- Seminar: British Literature\xa0(3)
- Seminar: American Literature\xa0(3)
- Seminar: World Literature\xa0(3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants who have a degree in English should have at least a 3.2 grade point average in their upper-division undergraduate major coursework.
In addition to applying to the University, prospective students must submit a separate graduate program application to the Department of English. This includes a departmental application form, transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, and a writing sample. Applicants to the graduate program are admitted based on a comprehensive review of their application materials by the Department of English. For more information on the departmental application for admission, contact the Department of English.
Students whose major was not English should consult the principal graduate adviser about prerequisites or their equivalents. They must complete a 24-unit program of upper division prerequisites (which may include courses previously taken) prior to beginning their graduate work.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months