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Tuition USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Anchorage, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The English at University of Alaska Anchorage is a MA programme in Humanities, 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Anchorage, 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. Contemporary Literary Theory
  2. Advanced Research and Professional Practices
  3. Thesis
  4. Studies in Literary Periods and Movements
  5. Studies in Genre
  6. Studies in English Linguistics
  7. Studies in Rhetoric and Composition

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A three- to five-page application essay that addresses the student\xc2\x92s background in English, reasons for applying to the Master of Arts program, specific area(s) of interest, learning goals and professional objectives.
  • A recent sample (from within the past five years) of the applicant\xc2\x92s academic or professional writing.
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty who know the applicant\xc2\x92s academic work (or professional writing, when appropriate).
  • Admission to the program is based upon the evaluation of the entire application packet in conjunction with the applicant\xc2\x92s undergraduate GPA.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Alaska Anchorage 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 University of Alaska Anchorage

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    University of Alaska Anchorage

    Anchorage, United States

    University of Alaska Anchorage is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

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    • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
    • Start Date 2018-03-01
    • Language English
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