Program Overview
The English at University of Nebraska Kearney 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 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Kearney, 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
- Principles of Literary Criticism
- History of Literary Criticism
- Poetry Writing
- The Teaching of Composition
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Submit an application to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research,
- Submit a writing sample: for the literature tracks, fifteen pages that demonstrate the applicant\'s critical skills in analyzing literature; for the creative writing track, ten pages that reflect the applicant\'s critical skills in analyzing literature and fifteen pages of creative writing in fiction, poetry,
- Submit three letters of recommendation
- Submit a letter of interest outlining motivation for post-graduate study at UNK, previous work in the discipline, particular literary interests, and educational goals.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska Kearney 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 Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, United States
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of the University of Nebraska system. The university was formed in 1903 by the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36