Auburn University at Montgomery

What you'll study

This interdisciplinary master's emphasises broad-based study across humanities and general liberal arts fields. You will build a personalised programme from core courses in research methods and scholarly writing, together with advanced seminars in areas such as literary and cultural studies, philosophy and ethics, history, digital humanities, and contemporary critical theory.

• Core modules: graduate research methods, scholarly communication and pedagogy, and a capstone or thesis sequence that consolidates independent research.
• Typical elective topics: modern and contemporary literature, cultural theory, public humanities and museum studies, ethics and political thought, interdisciplinary approaches to religion, and digital approaches to textual analysis.
• Project options: students may choose a traditional thesis, a capstone research project, or a professional portfolio appropriate to public-facing cultural work or teaching.
• Delivery and structure: the programme commonly offers evening and blended delivery to accommodate working students, with a mix of seminar-style classes and supervised independent study; total credit requirements align with graduate-level masters norms.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with evidence of satisfactory undergraduate performance. Admissions typically consider the overall academic record, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose outlining academic and professional goals, and a sample of academic or professional writing.

• Applicants without a humanities background can be admitted but may be asked to complete preparatory coursework.
• Some applicants choose to submit GRE scores; check with the department whether test scores are required or optional for your application.
• International applicants will need to demonstrate English language proficiency in line with university regulations and provide credential evaluation for prior degrees if requested.

Career prospects

Graduates leave the programme with advanced analytical, research and communication skills that are valued across multiple sectors. Typical career paths include secondary and community college teaching, administrative and curriculum roles in education, cultural and museum work, public history and heritage interpretation, publishing and writing, communications and public relations for non-profit and governmental organisations, and roles in arts administration.

The degree also prepares students for further graduate study in humanities disciplines, interdisciplinary doctoral programmes, and professional fields that value critical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.

Why study at Auburn University at Montgomery

Auburn University at Montgomery offers a small-campus environment with accessible faculty and opportunities for close mentorship. The university’s location provides connections to regional cultural institutions and public-sector organisations, which can support applied projects and internships. The department emphasises flexible scheduling and support for working professionals, with options for evening and blended delivery and personalised programme planning to align study with career goals.

Students benefit from a community-oriented campus culture, opportunities to present research in regional forums, and faculty whose research spans traditional humanities disciplines and interdisciplinary fields, enabling tailored supervision for thesis and capstone projects.