Overview
About the Humanities program
The students in the Humanities program of the University at Buffalo choose coursework from fifields such as American Studies, Art, Classics, Comparative Literature, English, Global Gender Studies, History, Media Study, Music, Philosophy, Romance Languages and Literature, Theater and Dance, and Visual Studies, or choose to integrate one of the above disciplines with a Social or Natural Science.
There are also several formal concentrations within the Humanities IDP degree including Film and Media Study and Disability Studies. Students interested in these concentrations should visit the respective department website for specific program requirements.
Programme Structure
Students are required to complete 36 credit hours of graduate level work consisting of:
- 12 credit hours in an arts or humanities discipline.
- 12 additional credit hours in an arts, humanities, social or natural science.
- 6 credit hours of related elective course work.
- 6 credit hours of project supervision or thesis guidance.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies General Studies & Classics Literature View 190 other Masters in General Studies & Classics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The online application form
- Graduate School application fee of $75
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Financial disclosure statement
- TOEFL scores
Tuition Fee
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International
46200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
46200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
22620 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11310 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Buffalo
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.