Program Overview
The Language and Communication at Georgetown 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 Language and Communication 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 7.5
- Tuition: USD 47,754 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,754 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Language and Communication 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
- General Linguistics
- Phonetics
- Phonology
- Syntax I
- Cognitive Grammar
- Semantics & Pragmatics I
- MLC Proseminar
- Sociolinguistic Variation
- Discourse Analysis: Narrative
- Discourse Analysis: Conversation
- Ethnography of Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Sociolinguistic Field Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Application Form
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- Academic Statement Of Purpose
- Official Transcripts
- Official Recommendations
- Official Test Results(GRE, GRE subject tests, GMAT, MCAT or others.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 47,754 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,754 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 47,754 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,754 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georgetown 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 Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Washington, United States
private university in Washington, D.C., United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
