Overview

About the English at University of Rhode Island

The Department of English offers a 30-credit Master of Arts program, designed to offer students the choice of a thesis or non-thesis option.

The English Graduate Program educates students to enter a variety of professional fields. Our M.A. graduates have gone on to further graduate study and/or employment in teaching, publishing, writing, film production, medicine, business, and law.

Students with a B.A. enter the M.A. program. With a low faculty/student ratio and a faculty committed to sharing their time and interests, our students receive personalized attention, are encouraged to publish their work and to deliver conference papers. Each spring, the English Department hosts a graduate student conference.

Career

As a graduate student in the M.A. program, you will work closely with our distinguished faculty of widely published, prize-winning scholars and writers, who will challenge you, encourage your interests, and support your professional goals.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Creative Writing

Literature

Poetry Out Loud

Literature of Protest and Dissent

Literatures of the World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.A. in English (or related field)

Transcripts of all academic work (undergraduate and graduate)

The minimum acceptable quality point average for M.A. applicants is 3.0 quality point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Three letters of recommendations from academic institutions

One writing sample (preferably 10-15 pages in length, 20 pages maximum) demonstrating a capacity for close reading, effective argumentation, and research skills

Subsequent to admission, the Graduate School will request proof of residency for in-state tuition

CV or résumé

GRE (General Test) scores are not required for MA applicants.

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

32186 USD / year

≈ 32186 USD / year
Out-of-State

32186 USD / year

≈ 32186 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional: $23,946

Living costs

Kingston

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the English at University of Rhode Island

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Kingston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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