Overview

English graduates at Belmont University are teachers, novelists, editors, PhD students, film producers, technical writers, attorneys, and communications professionals.

What makes this program stand out is this dedicated faculty.

Key Facts

Believe in the transformative power of writing and reading, and help you find—and follow—your own intellectual path. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, a professional writer, a current English teacher, or an aspiring scholar, this Master’s program in English offers you a chance to discover your passion for the written word.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Literary Criticism

History of the English Language

Practicum in Scholarly Editing

Practicum in Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form: Apply Online using the BU4U application portal.

Application Fee: Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Official Transcripts: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0.

Recommendations: Two academic and/or professional recommendations are required.

Statement of Purpose: Submitted as part of the application, the statement of purpose is an essay of less than 500 words from one of the following topics: 1) Your goals for an M.A. in English 2) Your reasons for pursuing an M.A. in English 3) Your interest in literature or specific area of literary study 4) If your background is not in English, your strengths in preparation for this program.

Writing Sample: The writing sample should be a critical essay or research paper, preferably one focused on literary criticism or rhetorical analysis. Please contact the director of the program if you have questions.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Out-of-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 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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Funding

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Overview

Key Facts

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

Living costs

Nashville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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