Overview

The Italian Studies programme at Indiana University Bloomington provides a rigorous academic environment for students to engage with the complexities of Italian culture, literature, and history. This master-level course is delivered by a distinguished faculty committed to serious humanistic research and innovative teaching methodologies. Students benefit from a vibrant scholarly atmosphere that encourages deep intellectual inquiry and professional development.

Why Italian Studies at Indiana University Bloomington?

Choosing this programme means joining a department with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1961. The university offers unparalleled interdisciplinary opportunities through partnerships with the Lilly Library, the Medieval Studies Institute, and the Renaissance Studies Program. Students gain access to world-class resources at the Jacobs School of Music and the Kinsey Institute, alongside a unique research exchange with the University of Bologna. The faculty provides a broad range of expertise, covering diverse topics from Dante to contemporary popular culture.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27271 per year
National fee: USD 27271 per year
Local fee: USD 27271 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad chronological and thematic range, allowing students to specialise in various eras of Italian civilisation. Modules may include:

Medieval Literature and Culture
Renaissance Literature and Culture
Baroque and Enlightenment
Romanticism, 19th Century, and the Risorgimento
20th-Century Literature and its Socio-Political Context
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Cinema, Media and Popular Culture
Pedagogy

Careers with Italian Studies

Graduates of the programme have a proven track record of securing prestigious positions in higher education, cultural foundations, and the private sector. Alumni have successfully moved into roles at renowned institutions and organisations worldwide, including:

University of Chicago
Royal Holloway, University of London
University of Washington Seattle
Max Planck Institute, Rome
Center for Italian Modern Art, New York
Medici Archive, Florence
Newberry Library, Chicago
University of Wisconsin Madison

The department provides dedicated career preparation to ensure students are well-equipped for the global job market, whether in academia, research, or international business environments.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Medieval literature and culture

Renaissance literature and culture

Baroque and enlightenment

Romanticism, 19th century, and the Risorgimento

20th-century literature and its socio-political context

Contemporary literature and culture

Cinema, media and popular culture

Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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27271 USD / year

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27271 USD / year

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Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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