Program Overview
The English at Purdue 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 10,334 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,844 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: West Lafayette, 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
- Assessing Written Texts
- Linguistics
- Later American Literature
- Practicum in Teaching College Composition
- Special-topic Literature
- Research Methods
- Introduction to Composition Theory
- Composition Theory Seminar
- Computers in Language and Rhetoric
- Literary theory
- Later British literature
- Practicum in Teaching College Composition
- Earlier American literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Graduation index of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
- A strong undergraduate major or minor in English or equivalent.
- Academic ability for graduate word
- A $60.00 application fee ($75 for international students) must be paid by credit card.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose. A statement of purpose is an essay of approximately 300-500 words explaining your purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study, your reasons for wanting to study at Purdue, and your professional plans, career goals, and research interests. You may also explain any irregularities or special circumstances applicable to your background, and elaborate on your special abilities, awards, achievements, scholarly publications, and/or professional history.
- Your unofficial transcripts. If you are admitted and you choose to enroll, you will need to provide official transcripts before you can enroll for your second semester.
- Other evidence of academic performance, such as a writing sample.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) , while not required by the department for admission, is recommended for those applying to the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,334 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,844 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,334 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,844 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Purdue 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 Purdue University
Purdue University
West Lafayette, United States
Purdue University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 24 months