Overview

The Master of Arts in English program at the University of Nebraska Kearney focuses on the study of literature; composition, rhetoric, and language; childhood and youth studies; and creative writing.

Seminar, workshop, and directed reading course offerings provide an engaging and interactive learning opportunity for students.

Key Facts

The program is designed for active, in-service teachers seeking further professional or personal development, as well as those seeking preparation for a Ph.D. in English or an MFA program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature

Creative Writing

Childhood and Youth Studies

Composition, Rhetoric, and Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-10 00:00:00

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Rolling deadline for Summer.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kearney, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Meet the requirements for admission1 set by the Office of Graduate Studies,

Submit an official undergraduate transcript to the Office of Graduate Studies showing at least 18 semester hours in upper division (300-400 level) courses in English Studies (literature, writing, linguistics, etc.).

Submit an application to the Office of Graduate Studies,

Submit a writing sample: the writing sample should be related to an aspect of English studies and 10 pages in length (for creative writing, 5 pages creative writing and 5 pages critical/analytical writing; for all other interest areas, 10 pages critical/analytical writing).

Submit three letters of recommendation,

Submit a 1-2 page letter of interest outlining motivation for post-graduate study at UNK, previous work in the discipline, particular English studies and/or literary interests, and educational goals.

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

23004 USD / year

≈ 23004 USD / year
Out-of-State

23004 USD / year

≈ 23004 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10476 USD / year

≈ 10476 USD / year

Additional Details

online fee: national and international: $567, local: $354/credit

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Credits

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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