Overview

Whether you’re an educator looking to deepen your literary expertise or a writer eager to refine your craft, this program offers the flexibility to tailor your studies to your goals.

Experiential Learning

Bradley University’s MA in English provides hands-on opportunities to build your skills and professional experience:

Internships – Gain real-world experience in education, writing, publishing, or communications.

Portfolio Development – Graduate with a polished portfolio showcasing your expertise.

Hands-On Coursework – Apply literary and writing theory to practical, career-focused projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice of English

Language Theory

Writing Theory

Contemporary Literary Criticism

American Periods

English Periods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peoria, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee

Admission Essay

Transcripts and Proof of Degree

Recommendations

Resume/CV

Standardized Test Scores (GRE, GMAT or MAT)

English Language Proficiency

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

34050 USD / year

≈ 34050 USD / year
Out-of-State

34050 USD / year

≈ 34050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34050 USD / year

≈ 34050 USD / year

Living costs

Peoria

United States

1100 - 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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Overview

Experiential Learning

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

Peoria

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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