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Southern New Hampshire University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 15 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hooksett, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The English at Southern New Hampshire University is a MA programme in Humanities over 15 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: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Manchester, 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

Course Structure

  1. Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools
  2. Exploring the Principles of Education
  3. Methods of Teaching English in Middle and High Schools
  4. Student Teaching and Seminar
  5. Educational Factors of Diversity
  6. Graduate Studies in English Language
  7. Graduate Studies in Literary Theory
  8. Graduate Thesis in Literature
  9. Graduate Seminar in American Literature
  10. Graduate Seminar in British Literature
  11. Graduate Seminar in Global Literature
  12. Educational Factors of Diversity
  13. Seminar in Teaching Writing
  14. Graduate Studies in English Language
  15. Graduate Studies in Literary Theory
  16. Graduate Thesis in Literature
  17. Graduate Seminar in American Literature
  18. Graduate Seminar in British Literature
  19. Graduate Seminar in Global Literature

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our five graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. To apply, simply contact an admission counselor, who can help you explore financial options. Your counselor can also walk you through the application process, which involves completing a graduate application ($40 fee) and providing undergraduate transcripts.

Candidates must also submit a statement of purpose and a writing sample. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 are eligible for provisional acceptance. Based on your educational background, some Master of Arts provisional students may be required to take SNHU 501 – Introduction to Graduate Studies – which will provide students with the scholarly tools to be successful in their Master of Arts program of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University

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Southern New Hampshire University

Hooksett, United States

Private university in New Hampshire, U.S.

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months