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Modern Foreign Language

Boston University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Boston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Modern Foreign Language at Boston University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 Modern Foreign Language 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Boston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Modern Foreign Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Professional Teaching Seminar: Analyzing Foundations
  2. Introduction to Adolescent Development
  3. Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction
  4. Classroom and Behavior Management
  5. Teaching English Learners in Middle/High Schools
  6. Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Languages
  7. Introduction to Linguistics
  8. Second Language Acquisition
  9. French, Spanish, or Arabic

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to the College’s degree programs is highly competitive, and each candidate is assessed by the admissions committee based on a range of criteria, including résumé, professional experience, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation and/or references, and a personal statement. 

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Boston 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.