College of Social Sciences & Humanities

Digital Humanities

Certificate: Boston, MA
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A Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities allows you to pursue an organized course of study in an emerging field of research with the interdisciplinary faculty of the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks. You can choose to apply directly to the certificate as a standalone program or complete its requirements in conjunction with a doctoral or master’s program at Northeastern.

Boston, MA
Location
Part-Time
Commitment
12 Months
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
Entry Terms
No
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Overview

Digitized texts are now read and accessed in new ways, offering innovative modes of quantitative and qualitative analysis. New archival resources are changing our understanding of the archive itself as well as revealing new historical, literary, and cultural patterns.

A Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities allows you to pursue an organized course of study in an emerging field of research that is interdisciplinary in scope and collaborative in nature. This field is constantly developing in relation to new digital technologies that have changed the objects of study, methods, and opportunities for research and teaching in existing humanities fields.

You’ll work closely with the faculty of the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks as you conduct your research and after completing your final project, you’ll be prepared to make an impact in the real world and take on new career opportunities.

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Unique Features

  • Be on the cutting edge of new modes of encoding, aggregating, and connecting texts.
  • Earn your certificate in 12 semester hours, with your choice of electives ranging from Digital Space and Place and Analyzing Complex Digitized Data to Introduction to Computational Statistics and Special Topics in Data Science.
  • Complete a final cumulative project that uses digital methods to address a significant research question in your field of study, involving both a practical component and a written reflection. You may choose between many different forms, including but not limited to: a data set or digital collection, a prototype or wireframe, a game or interactive narrative, or a set of data analyses and/or visualizations.
  • Work alongside faculty in the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks—the university’s center for digital humanities and computational social science.

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Admissions

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Program Costs

$16.8K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Application
  • Application fee
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
  • English proficiency for international applicants

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Social Sciences and Humanities admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Fall Term
Spring Term
Final deadline for international applicants: June 15
Final deadline for domestic applicants (non-international): August 15
Deadline for special student applicants (non-international only): August 15
Final deadline for international applicants: October 1
Final deadline for domestic applicants (non-international): December 15
Final deadline for Special Student applicants (non-international only): December 15
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


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Faculty

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Students

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