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Tuition USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MAT
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cortland, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The English at Suny Cortland is a MAT 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Cortland, 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

  • Convenient evening classes that will fit your schedule
  • Flexible options to “pause” your progress in the program—without penalty
  • Exciting courses exploring the vibrant breadth of Literature and Writing Studies today
  • Dedicated and accomplished faculty who are experts in their fields and committed to your success

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

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  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office, indicating a major in a liberal arts area Note: candidates for admission must present evidence of bachelor\'s degree conferral prior to the start of their academic program.
  • Two letters of reference from undergraduate professors teaching in English, composition or comparative literature courses (submitted online with the application)
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  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Suny Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland

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    SUNY Cortland

    Cortland, United States

    SUNY Cortland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The university...

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months