Overview

English from Marshall University offers an intensive, yet informal approach to English Graduate Studies. Students enroll in a variety of courses that help you build a broad knowledge while working toward an area of emphasis. Classes are offered during the day and evening at the Huntington, West Virginia, campus, and classes are small to help build community among the students and faculty.

Careers

Editing

Professional and Technical Writing

Pursuing a Ph.D. or Law degree (J.D.)

Teaching English in a community college

Teaching English at the high school or middle school level

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in English Linguistics

Advanced Poetry Writing

Topics in Writing and Rhetoric

English Literature

English Reading

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate university work (otherwise strong candidates may be fully admitted with a 2.75 GPA);

a letter of interest/ personal statement identifying the applicant’s reasons for pursuing an M.A. and how the degree will contribute to the applicant’s broader plans (1-2 pages);

a writing sample of 8-12 pages (scholarly essay, creative writing, or language study), prefaced by a brief explanation of why this work has been selected;

at least three letters of recommendation, preferably from college instructors.

International students and applicants who have earned a degree from a non-English institution must provide proof of English proficiency as follows: minimum of 80 on TOEFL IBT (or 550 paper based); IELTS 6.5.

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

22120 USD / year

≈ 22120 USD / year
Out-of-State

22120 USD / year

≈ 22120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9624 USD / year

≈ 9624 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro Residents: $7,965

Living costs

Huntington

United States

621 - 1035 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Huntington

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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