Program Overview
The Public Affairs at University of Texas at Austin is a Master 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 Public Affairs 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,396 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,270 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Austin, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Affairs 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
- Advanced Policy Economics
- Advanced Empirical Methods for Policy Analysis
- Applied Microeconomics for Policy Analysis
- Introduction to Empirical Methods for Policy Analysis
- Policy Research Project
- Policy Development
- Public Financial Management
- Public Management
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).
- A bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable grade point average in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed.
- Letters of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE Scores
- Resume
- Scanned copies of official transcripts
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,396 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,270 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,396 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,270 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas at Austin 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 Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States
University of Texas at Austin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-30
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 48
