Program Overview
The Rhetorical Studies at Hofstra University 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 Rhetorical Studies 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 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hempstead, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rhetorical Studies 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
- Performance Methods
- Rhetorical Theory
- Research Methods in Communication
- Performance History
- Ethnography and Performance
- Platform, Podium, and Performance
- Advanced Studies in Small Group Communication
- Theories of Persuasion
- Literature in Performance
- Rhetoric and Popular Culture
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).
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must complete and return an application to the Dean of Graduate Admission, 126 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1260. The application process includes:
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution.
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education.
- Two letters of recommendations from faculty who can write in support of the applicant\xc2\x92s scholarship and potential ability to complete graduate-level work.
- A writing sample (academic or professional).
- In order to be adequately prepared for graduate study, entering students should have taken at least 15 semester hours in the following undergraduate communication courses, earning at least a 3.0 GPA:
- 3 s.h. in basic oral communication (theory and practice)
- 3 s.h. in public speaking
- 3 s.h. in performance studies
- 3 s.h. in interpersonal communication
- 3 s.h. in rhetorical studies (in addition to public speaking)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hofstra 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 Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hempstead, United States
Hofstra University 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
