Program Overview
The English at Indiana University South Bend 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
- Location: South Bend, 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
- ENG-G 660 Stylistics
- ENG-L 501 Professional Scholarship in Literature
- ENG-L 502 Contexts for Study of Writing
- ENG-L 680 Special Topics-Literature Study and Theory
- ENG-L 699 M.A. Thesis; orENG-W 609 Directed Writing Project
- Electives (20 cr.) :: Five elective courses
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).
Students are admitted to the English graduate program by the Graduate Selection Committee. Applicants for the program must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in English, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution and an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. A candidate who does not meet the GPA requirement may apply for special student status.
Application Process
The following materials, with the exception of the transcripts and TOEFL scores, should be uploaded to IU South Bend\xc2\x92s electronic application at iusb.edu/graduatestudies
- A statement of purpose (two- to three-page essay, double spaced) identifying the candidate\xc2\x92s goals and interests in pursuing graduate work in English and describing the educational and work experiences that contributed to that sense of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript from each postsecondary school attended. Send transcript(s) to: Department of English | 1700 Mishawaka Avenue | South Bend, IN 46634
- IU South Bend application fee
- A recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate\xc2\x92s analytical skills, research abilities, and command of clear and fluent prose
- (If applying for special-student status) A request for conditional admission identifying the areas in which the applicant does not meet admission standards and, if appropriate, describing the special conditions, educational or work experiences that contribute to the candidate\xc2\x92s preparedness for graduate work
- Acceptable TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants (recommended score for the traditional version is 600, recommended score for the computer version is 250); a telephone interview may also be required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, United States
Indiana University South Bend is a public university in South Bend, Indiana. It is the third largest and northernmost campus of Indiana University.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months