Manhattan,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Cultural Studies and Literature in Manhattan United States | Kansas State University
Kansas State University
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Manhattan United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,529
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Exploring literature, music, cinema, television, gaming, retail culture, athletics, graphic novels, cartoons, historical spectacles like bear-baiting and minstrel performances, and countless other facets of human expression. Cultural studies examines these diverse elements alongside theoretical frameworks that illuminate their social and historical importance: from Marxist analysis and feminist critique to poststructuralist thought, psychological perspectives, LGBTQ+ studies, colonial legacy examinations, gender discourse, digital culture research, and racial/ethnic investigations. What unites cultural studies scholars is their dedication to cross-disciplinary approaches, historical contextualization, and active participation in societal discourse.
Student research projects have covered subjects ranging from cyberpunk's environmental themes to visual narratives from Japanese American WWII internment, modern fiction and cinema, existential philosophy, speculative fiction, tabletop gaming, horror cinema, the MeToo phenomenon, postmodern cultural shifts, and numerous other compelling topics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of objectives. A 2-3 page account of your academic aims and interests.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.
Writing sample of 8-15 pages of analytical or persuasive prose.
Copy of official transcript from each college or university you have attended.
Three letters of recommendation
To be considered for admission, applicants who are submitting a TOEFL score must have a minimum of 92 on the iBT (internet-based TOEFL). Applicants with a score of 7.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam may also be considered for admission.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.
Writing sample of 8-15 pages of analytical or persuasive prose.
Copy of official transcript from each college or university you have attended.
Three letters of recommendation
To be considered for admission, applicants who are submitting a TOEFL score must have a minimum of 92 on the iBT (internet-based TOEFL). Applicants with a score of 7.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam may also be considered for admission.
Tuition
USD
15,529