Overview
Where you'll work
In the Rhetoric, Theory and Culture program of Michigan Technological University students prepare themselves to work in:
Academia
teaching and scholarship in rhetoric and composition, communication and media, technical communication, science and technology studies; writing center administration; digital media lab management; technology and information management; administration and educational staff
Industry
technical communication; journalism; web-development; publications management and editing; business administration and management; entrepreneurial ventures
Non-profit sector
NGO administration; grant writing, policy-making, activism
We seek students who are critical thinkers, intellectually curious, socially aware, and interested in diverse perspectives on a range of topics in humanistic scholarship.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Technical and Scientific Communication
- Continental Philosophy
- Theoretical Perspectives on Technology
- Critical Perspectives on Globalization
- Cultural Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Philosophy & Ethics General Studies & Classics View 298 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Résumé / Curriculum vitae
- Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Previous example of academic writing, 10-15 pages
- GRE not required
- Applicants should include a proposed research question in their student statement.
- TOEFL: Recommended Score of at least 100 iBT
- IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of at least 7.0
Tuition Fee
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International
22458 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22458 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
22458 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22458 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Houghton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.