Program Overview
The English at Northern Michigan University 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, 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
- Chaucer
- Shakespeare
- Major Authors
- Literature for Young Adults
- Special Topics
- Genres of Writing
- Topics in Literary Research
- Major Authors
- Literary Movements
- Seminar in American Literature
- Seminar in British Literature
- Special Topics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Every master of arts degree candidate designs, in consultation with the program director and his or her adviser, a plan of study that includes a minimum 32 credit hours. TESOL credits can also count toward the pedagogy concentration in the master of arts program.
- EN 504 Principles of Critical Investigation (recommend taking during the first year)
- 12 credits in the area of specialization (at least four credits at the 500-level)
- Four credits of literature at the 500 level (considered part of the 12 literature concentration credits)
- Up to four credits in the capstone project
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, United States
public university established in 1899 and located in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
