MA History and Literature at Columbia University

Programme overview

The MA in History and Literature is taught at Reid Hall, Columbia's campus in Paris, and trains students in historical approaches to literature and textual interpretation for history. The curriculum is designed and primarily taught by Columbia faculty.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Reid Hall, Paris | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Critical and theoretical debates at the intersection of history and literature, including narrative in historical writing, the linguistic turn and philological tools for interpreting texts in print or manuscript. Courses are taught in English or French; written work is normally in English.

Career pathways

Diplomatic service, business, finance, journalism, publishing, translating, arts and cultural organisations, international NGOs and academic administration; doctoral study in history or literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GSAS MA application (through the New York online system): transcript for each school attended, statement of academic purpose, personal statement, resume, writing sample 10-15 pages double-spaced, 3 letters of recommendation (at least two academic). GRE not required. A baccalaureate in the humanities or social sciences and at least two years of college French or equivalent. Full-time in Paris. Fall deadlines: early 1/15/2027, final 5/6/2027. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/prospective-students

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