Program Overview
The English at The University of Vermont 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 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Burlington, 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
- Written Expression
- Engl for International Stdnts
- First Year Seminar
- Types of Literature
- Introduction to Drama
- Introduction to Fiction
- Introduction to Poetry
- British Literature I
- British Literature II
- American Literature I
- American Literature II
- Intro to Creative Writing
- Structure of English Language
- English and Careers
- Introductory Special Topics
- Introductory Special Topics
- Hist of English Language
- American English Dialects
- Tutoring Writing
- Exploring Writing Centers
- Topics in Comp & Rhetoric
- Topics in Critical Theory
- Gender & Sex in Lit Studies
- Race & Ethnic in Lit Stdies
- Topics in Cultural Studies
- Topics in Genre
- Topics in Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to any program, applicants must hold a U.S. baccalaureate degree or an equivalent international degree earned prior to the date of first graduate enrollment at The University of Vermont. If the degree is from an unaccredited institution, students must submit both general and advanced subject GRE scores. Individual degree programs may have additional requirements as described in Programs and Degrees. A number of departments and programs provide opportunities for selected UVM undergraduates to participate in Accelerated Master\'s Programs (AMPs). For more information see Enrollment Policies and Procedures.
Applicants are expected to be fluent in English; instruction at The University of Vermont is conducted in English. There is no intensive English as a Second Language program at the University, although limited instruction is available to enhance speaking fluency in English.
Admission Requirements
The Application, Statement of Purpose, Resident Status Application and the Application Fee ($65.00) non-refundable, are submitted online.
After you have submitted these online, you need to submit IN ONE PACKAGE the following materials:
- All 3 Letters of Recommendation (unless you use the online Letters of Recommendation system)
- One official Transcript from each institution you have attended
- Writing Sample (where required)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Vermont 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 University of Vermont
The University of Vermont
Burlington, United States
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30