Program Overview
The Foreign Language at University of Virginia is a Master of Teaching 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 Foreign Language 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 7
- Tuition: USD 25,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Foreign Language 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
- Adolescent Learning & Development
- Field Experience
- Instruction & Assessment
- Field Experience
- Second Language Acquisition & Modern Language Methods
- Content Area Reading
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 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).
- Graduate application\xc2\xa0
- Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work
- evidence of a strong academic record (3.0 in major, 2.7\xc2\xa0overall)
- Two letters of recommendation, solicited through the online application
- Qualifying test scores on ONE of the following:
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS TESTS (effective 1/1/14): 150 math, 156 reading, 162 writing; if Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test was taken prior to 12/31/13:\xc2\xa0 178 math, 178 reading, 175 writing or 532 composite score, OR
- SATs: score of 1100, with at least 530 verbal, 530 math, or if taken prior to 4/1/95--score of 1000, with at least 450 verbal, 510 math, OR
- ACTs:\xc2\xa0composite score of 24, with at least 22 in math, and an English Plus Reading score of 46; if taken prior to 4/1/95 \xc2\x96 composite score of 21, with at least 21 in math and an ACT English Plus Reading score no less than 37, OR
- VCLA: Reading and Writing as an optional assessment for the PRAXIS CORE reading and writing tests (VCLA cut scores:\xc2\xa0writing subtest of 235, reading subtest of 235, or composite score of 470) in combination with qualifying math scores from SATs, ACTs, or PRAXIS CORE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia 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 Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
University of Virginia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months