Program Overview
The German - Languages and Cultures at Texas Tech 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 German - Languages and Cultures 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 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Lubbock, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the German - Languages and Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- PFI 2301 - Personal Financial Literacy 3 Semester Credit Hours
- HUSC 1100 - Introduction to Human Sciences 1 Semester Credit Hours
- HRM 3321 - Introduction to Accounting for Hospitality and Retailing 3 Semester Credit Hours
- RHIM 4342 - Wedding Planning and Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
- RHIM 4345 - Foundations of Meeting, Conference and Convention Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Graduate School requires sophomore proficiency in a second language for completion of the Languages and Cultures MA degree. German graduate students can fulfill this requirement by passing a fourth semester language course (2302) at TTU with a grade of B or better, by passing a Graduate Reading Course at TTU, or by passing a translation exam administered by a faculty member in CMLL. The student should contact the Graduate Advisor for more information about fulfilling this requirement.
Comprehensive Examinations
Written and oral examinations for the MA degree will take place in the final semester of a student\xc2\x92s program of study, according to deadlines set by the Graduate School. The examination committee will be composed of three members of the graduate faculty chosen by the student in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. In the written exam, the student will be responsible for all material covered in program graduate courses for which the student received a grade, for the German MA Reading List, and for any other material agreed upon by the candidate and the committee chairperson.\xc2\xa0
Upon successful completion of the written examination, an oral examination will be scheduled, which is not limited to questions posed in the written examination. For students writing an MA thesis, the oral examination will consist of a thesis defense.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, United States
Texas Tech University 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 3 semesters
- Credits 3