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Master of Literature Media Theory

University of Vermont

  • Burlington, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master's degree in literature, Media and critical theory.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Literature
  • Media
  • Theory
  • Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
  • Analyse questions and evidence in the field
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum

Career outcomes

  • Academic research
  • Education
  • Publishing
  • Writing

Curriculum

  • 30 credit hours with thesis or comprehensive track and a written exam in year two
  • Seminars on American
  • British and postcolonial literature
  • Film
  • Media
  • Rhetoric and critical theory.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor's degree (US or equivalent foreign degree; three-year degrees case by case); programme-specific prerequisite courses; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90
  • IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110) unless waived; recommendations and statement as the programme requires.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (US or equivalent foreign), Programme-specific prerequisites

Language tests

  • Duolingo 110
  • TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on new scale)
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University transcripts
  • Degree certificates when applicable
  • English translations if applicable
  • Resume
  • Academic references
  • English proficiency evidence if required

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page and deadline: fall 24 June and spring 8 November and summer 8 March or the programme's earlier date. Apply online through the Graduate College. Application fee 65 USD. Send transcripts and English proficiency scores (TOEFL iBT 90 and IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110) and the programme's required documents. Accept the offer by 5 July (fall). Submit financial support evidence to the Office of International Education. Receive the immigration document (I-and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$37,464 - $49,128 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBurlington campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity of Vermont offers scholarships for eligible incoming undergraduate students and other institution funding opportunities. The Presidential Scholarship is for first-year undergraduates and should not be assumed available for graduate study.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    24 Jun 2027

    222 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    8 Nov 2027

    359 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.