Program Overview
The Humanities at Marshall University 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 Humanities 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 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Huntington, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Humanities 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 Study in the Humanities
- Expository Writing for Research
- Literary Theory and Criticism
- Historical Studies
- History and Theory of the Arts
- Western Traditions and Contemporary Cultures
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants must have:
- a score in the 60th percentile or higher on the verbal section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test or an equivalent score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT);
- an undergraduate major in the humanities broadly defined (including but not limited to fields such as philosophy, history, English, religious studies, folklore, anthropology, archaeology, classics, the arts, modern languages, and communication studies);\xc2\xa0and
- an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4, or a score in or above the 40th percentile in the\xc2\xa0GRE subject test of Literature in English.
Applicants who do not meet all of the above admissions requirements may be admitted provisionally.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Marshall 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 Marshall University
Marshall University
Huntington, United States
Marshall University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months