Program Overview
The English at The State University of New Jersey 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 7
- Tuition: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, 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
- [\'Introduction to Graduate Literary Study\', \'Rhetorical Theory and the Teaching of Writing\', \'Mythology in Literature\', \'Topics in Literature: Literature and Controversy\', "Literary Topics in Women\'s and Gender Studies: Gender and Sexuality in Early Modern English Literature", "Literary Topics in Women\'s and Gender Studies: Women in Medieval Time", \'The Vietnam War and American Culture: 1945-Present\', \'The History of the English Language\', \'Topics in Literature: Literature and Medicine\', \'Milton\', \'The American Novel Between the Wars\', \'Studies in American Drama: Hitchcock\', \'Latino/a Literature: Afro-latinidad in text, performance and achive\', \'Early American Revolution\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- For nondegree: Students will only be permitted to take a total of 12 credits before they must apply to the program for matriculation. Application fee, personal statement, and transcripts must be submitted in order to be considered for nondegree study in English.
- GRE General. Personal Statement, 3 recommendation letters, transcripts, and academic writing sample (7-10 pages, demonstrating skills in literary research and analysis, preferably with some use of critical theory).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months