Program Overview
The Peace CorpsMaster\xc2\x92s International Program at Boston University is a Master programme in Humanities over 27 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 Peace CorpsMaster\xc2\x92s International Program 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: 27 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Peace CorpsMaster\xc2\x92s International Program 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
- The Master\x92s International (MI) Program combines the MPH program with 27 months of field experience in the US Peace Corps. BUSPH established the first Public Health MI Program with Peace Corps in 1987. Nearly 60 MI students have served in Peace Corps since.Current MI students serve, or are about to serve, in the Peace Corps in Guatemala, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, and Uganda.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must apply to and meet the criteria of both BUSPH and US Peace Corps, as each institution makes their acceptance decisions independently. Applicants apply to the Peace Corps one year prior to their anticipated availability for Peace Corps service. Typically, MPH students apply to Peace Corps, after they have completed their first semester of studies, in anticipation of joining Peace Corps within the next year.
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.
About Boston University
Boston University
Boston, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 27 months