Program Overview
The Jewish Studies at University of Maryland is a Master 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 Jewish Studies 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 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Jewish Studies 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
- Research Seminar in Jewish Studies
- Advanced Topics in Jewish Studies
- Jews in Medieval Times 1000-1450
- Issues in Jewish Ethics and Law
- The Golden Age of Jewish Philosophy
- Readings in Medieval Hebrew
- Readings in the Hebrew Bible
- Readings in Rabbinic Hebrew
- Modern Hebrew Literature in Translation
- Readings in Modern Hebrew
- Judaism and the Construction of Gender
- Advanced Language Module for Jewish Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate degree, completed by the time of enrollment in the program.
- Official transcripts from prior institutions of education.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Applicant\xc2\x92s statement of purpose which should describe how the applicant\xc2\x92s academic career objectives and experiences fit with the intended program of study
- Sample of academic writing
- Official scores from a GRE exam
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months