Program Overview
The English at Vanderbilt University is a Master 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 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nashville, 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
- Fiction Workshop
- Poetry Workshop
- Creative Writing in Community
- Special Topics in Creative Writing seminar
- Literature and the Craft of Writing
- Collage, Documentary and Related Forms of Literary Fiction
- Modern American Poets
- Geography
- Muriel Rukeyser, The Speed of Darkness
- John Berryman, 77 Dream Songs
- Gwendolyn Brooks, The Bean Eaters
- Robert Lowell, Life Studies
- Robert Duncan, The Opening of the Field
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application must be completed and submitted online
- Application fee waived for online applications
- Scan and attach your unofficial transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate work.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
- TOEFL scores are required if you are an international applicant, unless English is your first language or you have completed a degree at an American university.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Vanderbilt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-24
- Language English
- Duration 24 months