Overview

You will develop the intellectual, emotional, technical, and social aptitudes necessary in the twenty-first century workplace in seminars that emphasize the careful analysis of texts and theories.

You will graduate with a personalized portfolio and a command of tools and methods drawn from the fields of literary studies, media and cultural studies, writing studies, computer science, data science, and game design.

Key Features

The Literature, Culture, and Technology degree at American University Washington DC integrates conceptual approaches to the study of culture with practical skills in digital technology. Unlike the digital humanities, we bring the humanities to bear on the tech industry, both theoretically and professionally, in addition to incorporating technology into liberal arts education.

What sets this program apart:

The program takes only 15 months to complete with full-time study. Part-time enrollment is also available.

They offer specialized tracks in interdisciplinary approaches to literature, culture, and writing; data and computer science; or game design.

Students pursuing a technology track can obtain a specialized certificate along with their MA degree.

Students pursuing the interdisciplinary track can specialize in literature, cinema, transcultural studies, writing, or writing pedagogy.

The innovative core curriculum offers all students a foundation in critical thinking and the methods of humanistic inquiry, as well as offering practical, hands-on skills in digital technologies.

They offer online MA courses every summer.

Through collaborative projects with AU faculty and professional internships, you will have access to many cultural institutions and professional opportunities in the Washington, DC, area, one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology hubs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultures of Information and Technology

Textual Production: Theory and Practice

Coding for the Arts and Humanities

Advanced Studies in Culture

Global Texts, Global Convergences

Advanced Studies in Form

Emotions, Texts and Subtexts

Technological Imaginations: Past, Present, and Future

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Electronics & Embedded Technology Literature View 82 other Masters in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application form and fee

In your statement of purpose, please be sure to explain how our program’s emphasis on the intersection of literature, culture, and technology aligns with your academic/professional interests and goals.

Transcripts

2 letters of recommendation

Resume

Writing sample (10-15 pages maximum)

Open to students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Formal admission to the program requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and departmental approval.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49920 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

49920 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Funding

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