Program Overview
The Foreign Languages and Literature at University of Memphis is a MA programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 488 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Memphis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Foreign Languages and Literature 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
- Intro to Linguistics
- Spec Method / Lang Ed
- Advanced Business Chinese
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 3 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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 488 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 488 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Memphis 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 Memphis
University of Memphis
Memphis, United States
public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
