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Tuition USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hilo, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Hawaiian Language at University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 Hawaiian Language 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Hilo, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Hawaiian Language 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. Grad Level Hawn Lang
  2. Research Methods in Hawn Lang
  3. History of Hawaiian Lang & Lit
  4. Traditional Hawn Literature
  5. Oli/Mele Kahiko
  6. Applied Hawaiian Chant

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university;
  • 30 credits in Hawaiian Language or Hawaiian Studies at the 300- or 400-level with no grade lower than a \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 and a minimum 3.5 grade point average;
  • Graduate Record Examination scores;
  • Sample undergraduate academic paper (by preference written in Hawaiian);
  • Three letters of recommendation;
  • Interview and successful completion of an examination in Hawaiian language and culture conducted by the Hawaiian Studies faculty, held in the Spring semester prior to Fall admission.

    • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,097 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 University of Hawaii at Hilo

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    University of Hawaii at Hilo

    Hilo, United States

    University of Hawaii at Hilo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

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    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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