Overview

With an emphasis on languages, literatures and cultures, the World Cultures and Literatures program of the University of Houston involves a wide range of possible directions as it seeks to meet an individual student’s academic and career interests and needs. The program addresses issues such as modernity, postmodernity, globalization, colonialism and postcolonialism, transnational and transcultural concerns, urban and diasporic studies, and the formation of cultural identities. It incorporates literary, film, visual, media and gender studies. Students in language core areas acquire high proficiency in the target language, translation skills, and, in some areas of concentration, training in applied linguistics and second language teaching.

Key Facts

The faculty, dedicated scholars and teachers drawn from the Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Italian, and World Cultures and Literatures programs of the department of modern and classical languages as well as from other disciplines and departments, provide students with diverse perspectives and approaches relevant to the study of cultures and languages in multiple contexts. Instruction is student-centered, engaging and encourages faculty-mentored individual and collaborative research. We are committed to excellence in scholarship, student success and cultural diversity.

The M.A. in World Cultures and Literatures prepares and qualifies students for a wide range of career areas or for doctoral studies in given languages. In a rapidly changing job market, there is a growing demand for people with an understanding of historical and global contexts who can think across cultures and disciplines, imaginatively frame questions and consider multiple perspectives, combine various approaches and find innovative solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Frames of Modernity

Frames of Modernity: Classics
Frames of Modernity: Modernity

Issues in Chinese

Language & Culture
World History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Major in target language

The online application (CollegeNet)

All academic transcripts

TOEFL score (if required by International Admissions)

2-3 letters of recommendation solicited through CollegeNet

Completed departmental application form with student’s statement of intent (500 words) and a brief statement in the target/core language (200 words minimum), especially required for Chinese, French, German and Italian concentrations

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32910 USD / year

≈ 32910 USD / year
Out-of-State

32910 USD / year

≈ 32910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17760 USD / year

≈ 17760 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

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