Program Overview
The German at The University of Vermont 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 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 1,630 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Burlington, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the German 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
- Culture & Civilization
- German Lit in Context
- German Lit in Context II
- Internship
- Teaching Assistantship
- Independent Study
- Expository Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The requirements for admission to graduate studies in German in the Department of German and Russian are: an undergraduate degree in German, including a year course in German literature and a year course in advanced composition and conversation, or the equivalent. Also required are satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination general (aptitude) section.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,630 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Vermont 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 The University of Vermont
The University of Vermont
Burlington, United States
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months