Program Overview
The Sports Storytelling at Wake Forest 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 Sports Storytelling 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 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Winston-Salem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sports Storytelling 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
- Storytelling skills courses in writing, editing, directing, and cinematography taught by seasoned award-winning filmmakers.
- Challenging coursework, taught by Webber and distinguished Wake Faculty members, that explores the social and cultural role of sports in society.
- Conversations with influential speakers on issues of class, culture and race. Webber will moderate many of these discussions.
- Educational and professional experiences with local and regional sports teams and organizations.
- Internships at local, regional and national sports media and sports communication companies.
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).
- Applicants must have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries must have a minimum total score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A statement of interest.
- Based on the material contained in his or her application, an applicant may be invited by the department for an interview either in person or via Skype
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, United States
Wake Forest 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- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English
- Duration 24 months