Ave Maria University
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Field of study · Ave Maria, Florida, United States
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Ave Maria
Intl. Tuition
US$35,020 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
US$35,020 (2027-28)
Intake
Fall 2027
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Course Overview
Humanities/Humanistic Studies at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Undergraduate Population
1,298
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
2.3%
Career Prospects
Completion Rate
55%
finish their degree (not an employment rate)
Avg Starting Salary
£25,816
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
University Life
Rural
City & Location
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Humanities/Humanistic Studies topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
1,298
Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
2%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
Campus Type
Rural
City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Completion Rate
55%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.
Avg Starting Salary
£25,816
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
US$140,080
For full 4 years