Program Overview
The English at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, 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
- Introduction to the English Language
- Introductory Methods of Criticism/Research
- Introduction to Writing and Literacy Studies
- M.A. Thesis
- English Language Sociolinguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Linguistic Resources for TESOL
- TESOL Practicum
- Topics in TESOL and Applied Linguistics
- Topics in TESOL and Applied Linguistics: Second Language Learning and Technology
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:
- Applicants should have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the student\xc2\x92s undergraduate major, documented by an official transcript. Applicants are expected to have been English majors, but admission also is considered for those who otherwise demonstrate the competency necessary for successful graduate work in English.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, normally with a minimum score of 500 in either the verbal or the quantitative section and 4.0 in analytical writing. Applicants are encouraged to take the examination by December of the year before admission.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Personal Statement (500-750 words): As part of your graduate application, you will be asked to upload a personal statement. Please use the following outline in writing your statement, being careful to answer all questions fully, providing examples and evidence where necessary. This statement will be read both for its content and as a sample of your writing ability, so be sure to spend an appropriate amount of time planning, writing, and revising it.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months