Program Overview
The Literature at University of Toledo 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 29,449 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toledo, 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
- Creative Writing
- Screenwriting
- Linguistic Principles
- Folklore and Literature
- World Literatures and Cultures
- Foundations of Literary Study
- Applied Linguistics
- American Fiction
- British Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree earned from a department of approved standing and granted by an accredited college or university.
- A minimum 2.7 cumulative point-hour ratio (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous academic work or indicated performance as explained below. In English a minimum of a 3.0 average for all English courses taken is expected. Transcripts from all institutions attended other than UT must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. (Do NOT send them to the department.)
- Prerequisite academic work which gives evidence that the applicant should be able to pursue effectively graduate work in English. Students need not have been English majors or minors, but must show evidence that they are prepared for advanced literary studies.
- All applicants must submit a critical essay to be reviewed by members of the English Department Admissions Committee. The essay can be uploaded with the rest of the application at the site linked above.
- All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from college faculty members acquainted with the student\xc2\x92s ability and potential for advanced study in English. (Forms available through the College of Graduate Studies.) These must be sent to the College of Graduate studies, NOT the department.
- Applicant\xc2\x92s Statement of Purpose, submitted as part of the application form, should provide a concrete description of why the applicant wishes to attend graduate school in English, how the applicant has prepared for advanced study in the field, and what the applicant\xc2\x92s intended plans are after the degree. Other details about areas of particular interest are also helpful.
- All applicants with less than a 3.0 cumulative point-hour ratio are required to forward results of the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test and recommendations from at least two professors of English familiar with their academic work.
- Foreign students who are adequately prepared for graduate study may apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies. In addition to the requirements for regular admission, however, all applicants from non-English speaking countries must take both the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination as administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey. Admission to graduate study in English requires a TOEFL score of at least 600.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,449 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,449 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Toledo 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 Toledo
University of Toledo
Toledo, United States
University of Toledo 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 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months