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Overview
About the Program
The flexible degree English program at Virginia Commonwealth University enables students to develop intellectually in a stimulating and supportive environment. Designed for students seeking study beyond a bachelor’s degree, the program prepares graduates subsequently to pursue a doctorate, teach in secondary or higher education, or obtain other positions in the public and private sector.
Program Concentrations
- MA-Research (Specialized Focus) – for students pursuing advanced English studies with an emphasis on research, criticism, and methodology. Suitable for students considering a PhD or for those desiring to write an MA thesis. Students may choose to focus their coursework in either Literature or Writing and Rhetoric.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Children's Literature
- Applied English Linguistics
- Linguistics
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Studies in British Literature and Culture
- Young Adult Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 834 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- An online application to graduate study, including the application for Virginia in-state tuition
- The $70 application fee (payable by credit card through the VCU Online Application)
- A personal statement (statement of purpose)
- Declare (check appropriate box) your intention to enroll part time, full time, and/or full time with consideration for possible assistantship.
- A PDF or MSWord doc file of an academic writing sample ranging from 10-20 double-spaced pages
- Three letters of reference are required
- Transcripts from each undergraduate institution you attended
- Official scores for the GRE General Test are no longer required (but can still be submitted if desired)
Tuition Fee
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International
25956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25956 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
25956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25956 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12618 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12618 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Richmond
1071 - 1750 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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