Program Overview
The Literature and Writing at California State University San Marcos is a MA programme in Humanities over 48 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 Literature and Writing 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Marcos, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literature and Writing 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
- Author Studies
- Literary and Cinematic Representations of the Middle East
- Global Literature II
- Creative Writing Workshop 2
- Major Periods and Movements
- U.S. Environmental Literature
- Comparative American Ethnic Literature
- Supervised Independent Study
- Seminar in Thematic Studies
- Seminar in Genre Studies
- Seminar in Comparative Studies
- Seminar in Critical and Theoretical Studies
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).
- You must apply to the University and pay the application fee online through\xc2\xa0CSU Mentor.
- You must send the University official GRE scores (and TOEFL, when appropriate).
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities/colleges attended.
- A statement of purpose (750-1000 words; should address relevant educational background and research experience as well as educational and career goals).
- A writing sample (an analytical essay of no less than 5 pages on a literary topic)
- \xc2\xa0Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants must have maintained a grade-point average of not less than 3.0 in the last 60 units of undergraduate study, and a 3.3 average in upper-division literature and writing courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Marcos 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 California State University San Marcos
California State University San Marcos
California, US
California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, United States. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the California State University (CSU) system.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 48 months