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Tuition USD 1,169 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Philadelphia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The English at Temple University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 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: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,169 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Philadelphia, 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

Course Structure

  1. [\'Early British Literature\', \'Early American Literature\', \'16th and 17th Century British Literature\', \'18th Century British Literature\', \'19th Century British Literature\', "Master\'s Essay", \'20th and 21st Century British Literature\', \'20th and 21st Century American Literature\', \'Anglophone Literatures\', \'Literatures in Translation\', \'Translation Study\', \'Book History\', \'Topics - Literary Genres\', \'Topics - Literature and Culture\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements
  • 3 Letters of Reference
  • Coursework Required for Admission Consideration
An applicant should hold an undergraduate degree in English or have completed equivalent coursework in English and American literature.
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline
A baccalaureate degree is required in a Humanities discipline. A wide range of literature courses should have been taken.
  • Statement of Goals:
Approximately 600 to 1,000 words include your research goals; your particular interest in the Temple English graduate program; and your future goals.
  • Standardized Test Scores:

GRE: Required. Scores on the verbal section are most important on the general test.

GRE Subject Exam in Literature: Required. Subject test scores are highly considered. A low score does not exclude an applicant from consideration, if other application materials are strong.

TOEFL: 105 iBT or 620 PBT minimum
  • Writing Sample
The writing sample should be a work of literary criticism, not creative writing, approximately 12 to 15 pages in length. It should represent the best of its author\'s critical and writing abilities.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,169 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,169 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Temple 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 Temple University

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Temple University

Philadelphia, United States

Temple 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
  • Start Date in 2025
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months