Program Overview
The English at University of Illinois Springfield 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 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Springfield, 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
- Critical Reading
- Rhetoric and College Writing
- College Writing and Civic Engagement
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Introduction to Poetry
- Introduction to Fiction
- Introduction to Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00\xc2\xa0
- Undergraduate degree in English needed for full admission
- Completed ENG application
- Formal letter of application that explains interest in the MA program and indicates the intended concentration
- CV/Academic Resume (max. 2 pages)
- Names and contact information for three references, two of which must be academic references
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois Springfield 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 Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, United States
University of Illinois Springfield is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months