Program Overview
The Indigenous at University of Kansas 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 Indigenous 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 7
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Indigenous 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
- [\'Literature of Social Justice \\xa0(held at the Edwards campus)\', \'Special Topics: Literature of Social Justice (held at the Edwards campus)\', \'Special Topics: Culturally Responsive Early Literacy Instruction\', \'Directed Readings\', \'Internship in Indigenous Studies\', "Master\'s Non-Thesis", "Master\'s Thesis"]
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).
- GRE verbal and analytical writing scores
- Transcript(s) from undergraduate or graduate institution(s) you have attended
- o The Office of Graduate Studies requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA for admission.
- o Applicants may attach a scanned version of their official transcript from their undergraduate institution, as
- well as a scanned version of their official transcripts from any post-bachelor institution to the online
- application. Because these transcripts are not coming directly from the institution, KU does not consider
- them official. However, you may be admitted with unofficial transcripts.
- Writing sample of at least 10 pages
- \xc2\xa02-page personal statement explaining how a master\'s degree in Indigenous Studies will benefit you and why you
- will successfully complete the degree
- o Applicants can upload their writing samples and statements as part of the application.
- Resume or curriculum vitae listing your educational and employment history, any scholarships, fellowships,
- internships, and awards
- Three letters of recommendation from instructors (former or current)
- o The Letter of Recommendation system works on the contact information provided by the applicant at the
- time of application.
- \xc2\xa0TOEFL scores, if student\xc2\x92s native language is not English
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months