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Tuition USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Bethlehem, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The English at Lehigh University 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Bethlehem, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the English programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

  • Two courses before 1830 (6 credits)
  • Two courses after 1830 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 482, Theories of Literature and Social Justice (3 credits)
  • One additional theory course (3 credits)
  • Electives (15 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • the completed application form, including a statement of purpose, available here
  • an official transcript or transcripts, for all college-level coursework
  • three letters of recommendation from instructors familiar with the applicant\'s undergraduate work in English
  • GRE General Test scores
  • A writing sample of at most 15 pages of non-fiction prose, preferably a paper submitted for a previous assignment.
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Lehigh 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.

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    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months