Program Overview
The English at Simmons College 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 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, 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
- Directed Study: Graduate Level
- Seminar in the Teaching of Writing
- Graduate Proseminar
- Contemporary Critical Theory
- Feminism and Literature
- Victorian Children\x92s Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed\xc2\xa0online application\xc2\xa0or paper application form
- Current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Statement of purpose that addresses the following:\xc2\xa0Describe your professional and intellectual goals and the relationship of this degree program to these goals.
- Two letters of recommendation
- An analytical writing sample, preferably an essay written for a college course\xc2\xa0
- Official college transcripts from every college or university attended. Must include degree conferral.
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the applicant\'s first language
- Non-refundable application fee of $35
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Simmons College 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 Simmons College
Simmons College
Boston, United States
Simmons College 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months