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Tuition USD 25,884 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2015-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The History and Literature at Columbia University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 History and 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: USD 25,884 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
  6. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History and Literature 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. Introduction to History and Literature
  2. Narratives of World War II
  3. Research Seminar
  4. Plagiarism and Postcolonialism
  5. Africa and France

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • A CV along with official transcripts showing courses and grades from all post-secondary schools attended.
  • A statement of purpose.
  • A writing sample\xc2\xa0
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • TOEFL. IELTS scores are also acceptable to fill this requirement.
  • GRE general exam.
  • Special Admission Requirements

    BA in any field within the humanities or the social sciences. Two years of college French or proficiency at the equivalent level (ability to read primary and secondary sources in French and to take part in class discussions conducted in French).

    English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 25,884 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students

    Tuition fees: USD 25,884 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students

    IELTS requirement: 7.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Columbia 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 Columbia University

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    Columbia University

    New York, United States

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2015-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-06
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months