Program Overview
The English at University of Maine 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,607 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 664 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Orono, 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
- Rhetorical Theory: Civic Tradition
- Graduate Fiction Workshop
- Graduate Poetry Workshop
- Approaches to Reports, Proposals, and Grants in Academic and Workplace Settings
- Perspectives on Technical Editing and Information Design
- Topics in Professional and Technical Writing
- Studies in Literature
- Studies in Canadian Literature
- American Literature from Colonial Through Romantic
- Studies in Multicultural American Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Domestic Applicants
- A completed application (online or paper)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript of all previous college or university work
- Official test scores
- An application fee ($65 for an online application, $75 for a paper application)
International Applicants
- A completed application (online or paper)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript of all previous college or university work
- Official test scores
- An application fee ($65 for an online application, $75 for a paper application)
- Certificate of Finances
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores
- A copy of passport or visa
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,607 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 664 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,607 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 664 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maine 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 Maine
University of Maine
Orono, United States
public research university in Orono, Maine, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
