Program Overview
The Graduate Bridge Pathway Program at George Mason University is a Pre-Master programme in Humanities over 9 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 Graduate Bridge Pathway Program 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: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 34,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Bridge Pathway Program 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
- Introduction to Graduate Study I
- Interpersonal Communication for International Students:
- Practicum and Theory OR
- Advanced English for Academic Purposes
- Graduate Communication in Disciplines I4
- Analysis of Algorithms3
- GRE Preparation
- Introduction to Graduate Study II
- Graduate Communication in Disciplines II
- Operating Systems
- Class choice depends on approval from disciplinary advisor
- Preparation
- Linguistics Capstone
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 2.75 minimum GPA equivalent based on the applicant\'s country/institutional scale
- Select 3-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
- TOEFL iBT 85+ (17 minimum subscores in reading and writing)
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscores in reading and writing)
- PTE Academic 58+
- Completion of Academic English Level 6
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 34,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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
George Mason University
Fairfax County, United States
public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 9 months
