Overview

Key facts

The Literary Studies major at the Marshall University is unique in two ways: students may choose course work equivalent to a major in a single department or create a broader curriculum of their choice from various humanities courses; and our program also has a strong interdisciplinary side.
The final degree certificate shows both the departmental discipline and the Humanities major.
The goal of the program is to help us deepen our understanding of ourselves and our culture, by exploring the ways human beings find meaning in their experience. We explore these ways by studying both our own individual insights and the artistic, philosophical and religious works that have expressed and shaped human experience.
Each student selects five upper-level courses reflecting her or his own interests, in addition to one prescribed introductory course in each department, and three required team-taught, interdisciplinary courses.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Classics

Philosophy

Advanced Composition

Concepts and Applications
Interdisciplinary Major Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students must apply at least two weeks prior to the start of the term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for admission.
A non-refundable application fee of $40.
An official, final transcript, including graduation date, sent directly from the student’s high school to the Marshall University Admissions Office.
Official college transcript
American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores
A valid immunization record

International Students:

Equivalent of U.S. high school diploma
International GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program
ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships
Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20390 USD / year

≈ 20390 USD / year
Out-of-State

20390 USD / year

≈ 20390 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9388 USD / year

≈ 9388 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro residents: $6608/ semester

Living costs

Huntington

United States

621 - 1035 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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