Program Overview
The Literature at Eastern Michigan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 72 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 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: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Ypsilanti, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literature 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
- Middle English Literature
- Old English Poetry
- Studies in Chaucer
- Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama
- Studies in Shakespeare
- Studies in Renaissance Literature
- Realism and Naturalism in American Literature
- 19th Century African American Literature
- Studies in 18th Century Literature
- Studies in 18th Century Fiction
- Studies in 19th Century British Fiction
- Studies in 19th Century American Poetry
- The American Renaissance: 1830-1860
- Studies in Romantic Literature
- Studies in Victorian Literature
- Studies in 20th and 21st Century African American Literature
- Studies in 20th Century British Fiction
- Studies in Commonwealth Literature
- Studies in 20th Century American Fiction
- Studies in 20th Century American Poetry
- Postcolonial Perspectives in Literature
- Studies in Contemporary Literary Trends
Admission Requirements
Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
For specific requirements, please contact the university directly.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, United States
Eastern Michigan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 72 months