Program Overview
The English at Montclair State 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,000 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 693 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Montclair, 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
- Poe, Hawthorne, and Melville
- American Realism
- Modern American Fiction
- Modern American Poetry
- Recent American Fiction
- American Drama
- Black American Women Writers
- Independent Study in American Literature
- Seminar in American Literature
- International Literature
- Ancient Tragedy
- Ancient Epic
- The Romantic Movement
- Ibsen, Strindberg, and Shaw
- Major Writers of Africa and the African Diaspora
- Trends in the Contemporary Novel
- Film Studies
- Science Fiction
- Independent Study: International Literature
- Seminar in International Literature
- Writing Studies
- Teaching Writing Through Literature
- Theory and Practice of Teaching Writing
- Research in Writing Studies
- Graduate Writing Seminar
- Rhetorical Theories and the Teaching of Writing
- Seminar in Writing Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates for matriculation in the Master of Arts program in English must show a B average or better in their undergraduate work and a score of not less than 153 (Verbal) on their Graduate Record Examinations. Most applicants will have majored in literature (English, comparative, or foreign) at the undergraduate level. However, students with strong academic credentials may apply even if they do not have the recommended background in literature.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,000 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 693 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,000 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 693 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montclair State 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.
About Montclair State University
Montclair State University
Montclair, United States
Montclair State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months