Program Overview
The English at College of Staten Island 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 7
- Tuition: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Workshop in Creative Writing
- Workshop in Writing about Literature
- Workshop in Autobiographical Writing
- Contemporary United States Usage
- Modern English Grammar
- Sociolinguistics
- The Grammar of Words
- The Teaching of Writing
- English Language Teaching and Learning
- Composition Theory and Rhetorical Models
- Studies in Composition and Rhetoric
- Seminar In Thesis Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution
- At least 32 credits of undergraduate courses in English (excluding freshman composition)
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or a grade point average of 3.0 (B) in English courses
- Two letters of recommendation from English professors.
- A personal statement of intent (500-700 words) describing the academic experiences that have brought you to this moment in which you have chosen to pursue graduate study in English and your reasons for pursing the degree.
- A minimum of 8-10 pages of academic writing in English courses with verified authorship.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Staten Island 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 CUNY College of Staten Island
CUNY College of Staten Island
United States
William Bernhardt, Department of English Katie Cumiskey, Department of Psychology Jane Marcus Delgado, Political Science & Global Affairs Erlan Feria, Engineering and Environmental Science David...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months