Program Overview
The German (Literature) at The State University of New Jersey 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 German (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
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the German (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
- [\'A minimum of 30 credits in course work, six of which may be devoted to a research problem if the candidate elects to write a thesis. Not more than three credits may be earned in Independent Study courses (16:470:601 or 602).\', \'A G.P.A. of 3.4 in course work.\', \'Successful completion of the written M.A. examination.\', "At the department\'s discretion, students may be required to take extra language courses in order to attain the necessary level of fluency."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- All undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant\'s work
- A statement of purpose, indicating the applicant\'s current academic interests and long-term goals
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores; and, for international students, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.
- A writing sample 1,500-2,000 words in length, demonstrating the applicant\'s abilities as a literary critic.
- Completed application and fee as per the Graduate School-New Brunswick.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-11-17
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English