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Foreign Languages

George Mason University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Fairfax County, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Foreign Languages at George Mason University 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 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Foreign Languages 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

Course Structure

  1. Directed Reading and Thesis Research
  2. Hispanic Sociolinguistics
  3. Introduction to the Graduate Study of Literature in Spanish

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to the MA in foreign languages must submit

  • Completed Application for Graduate Study (online).
  • Nonrefundable application fee.
  • Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Application if claiming entitlement to these rates.
  • One official transcript from all previous institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Admissions Office or, if an official electronic transcript, to Mason’s official email address for transcript receipt. Official Transcripts.
  • Goals statement.
  • Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with their academic qualifications.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact George Mason 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 George Mason University

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George Mason University

Fairfax County, United States

public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia

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