Program Overview
The English at Texas Southern 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
- Tuition: USD 458 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 100 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, 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
- Graduate professional writing
- Studies in literary biography and non-fiction
- African american fiction
- African and african diaspora literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students who have not passed the writing portion of the GRE at the level specified by the
Graduate School must successfully complete English 501 during their first year of graduate
study.
2. Students must complete a total of 36 semester credit hours. With permission from the
Chair, students may count up to 6 hours of 400-level English courses designated as
senior/graduate towards the 36-hour course requirement.
3. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative average, with no more than 6 hours of courses
with grades lower than B-; grades of C- or below cannot be used to satisfy degree
requirements.
4. Students must successfully complete 30 credit hours of course work and pass a
comprehensive examination before undertaking the thesis.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 458 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 100 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 458 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 100 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Texas Southern 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 Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University
Houston, United States
Texas Southern University(Texas SouthernorTSU) is apublichistorically black universityinHouston, Texas, United States. The university is a member school of theThurgood Marshall College Fundand...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
