Overview

An important role of English departments has been to create interpretations of the texts of various historical periods, including the present. The M.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies at Carnegie Mellon builds on, and also extends, this tradition by:

Training students to see texts as part of a complex web of historical conditions and relationships
Teaching major literary texts alongside nonfiction, functional texts, and public documents
Teaching the overlooked works of women and writers of color alongside well-known authors
Teaching comparative texts that highlight differences across literature and culture alongside the texts of the Western canon

Teaching film, television, and other storytelling media alongside conventional texts

Mission

The Carnegie Mellon University mission is to create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being.

To cultivate a transformative university community committed to :

attracting and retaining diverse, world-class talent;
creating a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish
ensuring individuals can achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way — regionally, nationally, and globally — by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Communication Center Practicum

Data Stories

Environmental Rhetoric

Organizational Communication

Leadership, Dialogue, and Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Management Studies View 1258 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Interest
Resume or Curriculum Vita
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

48560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48560 USD per year during 12 months.
National

48560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48560 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

48560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48560 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Literary and Cultural Studies.

Available Scholarships

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