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Foreign Languages and Literature

Marquette University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Milwaukee, United States
Language English, Spanish

Program Overview

The Foreign Languages and Literature at Marquette University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish 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 Languages and Literature 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, Spanish
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Foreign Languages and Literature 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

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Application Requirements
  • Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
  • A completed application form and fee online.
  • Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • A writing sample in Spanish. This can be a term paper from one of the applicant’s undergraduate Spanish courses.
  • For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
  • For teaching assistantships in Spanish: a tape recording (no longer than 5 minutes) of their foreign speaking voice. The tape should include a reading from a prose passage and some free conversation. Foreign applicants should make a similar recording in English. The recording should be submitted directly to the director of graduate studies or the chair of the department.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Marquette 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 Marquette University

Marquette University logo

Marquette University

Milwaukee, United States

private university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

University Profile
  • Language English, Spanish
  • Duration 24 months