Program Overview
The English at Worcester State University 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 150 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Worcester, 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
- Methods of Graduate Research
- Approaches to the Literary Experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 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).
- Your official transcripts with a calculated GPA for the institution awarding your baccalaureate degree
- Your completed application form and $50 application fee
- Two current letters of recommendation; three for the M.S. in Management and M.Ed. in Leadership and Administration programs
- Official transcripts of each graduate institution awarding degree(s) or course credit beyond a baccalaureate degree, if applicable
- Evidence of completion of additional department admissions requirements
- A completed Tuition Residency Statement (occupational therapy applicants only)
- Tests results of either your Graduate Record Exam
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 150 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 150 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Worcester State 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 Worcester State University
Worcester State University
Worcester, United States
public university in Worcester, Massachusetts
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
