Overview

Key facts

Our two-year residential program in English from Abilene Christian University offers one-on-one mentorship, small class sizes, a diverse faculty of Christian scholars – and a summer in Europe!

Graduates with English from Abilene Christian University will:

Gain worldly perspective through our Study Abroad program in Oxford, England

Equip for PHD programs, law school, the education field and multiple opportunities in the workforce.

Gain experience as a tutor or teacher.

Apply for competitive graduate assistantships

Programme Structure

Courses include:

21st-Century American Literature

Victorian Visions of Art and the Artist

Literary Theory and Faith

Rhetoric and Belief

American Literature Before 1860

American Literature After 1860

American Novel

Multicultural Literature

Studies in American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies View 856 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application

Pay the $65 application fee

An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended

The transcript should reflect a competence in a second language (usually demonstrated through the completion of sophomore-level foreign language).

The transcript should reflect 12 hours of upper-division English courses.

The transcript should reflect a cumulative undergraduate approximate B average or above in the area of focus or related area and evidence of an overall productive GPA.

Two letters of recommendation

An official GRE score

A two-page, double-spaced purpose statement addressing why you want to pursue graduate school, why you chose ACU, and your future career goals

A writing sample in either: A sample critical essay that demonstrates the applicant’s capacity for interpretation and literary analysis, or a sample of creative writing in prose or poetry

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

21870 USD / year

≈ 21870 USD / year
Out-of-State

21870 USD / year

≈ 21870 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21870 USD / year

≈ 21870 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 USD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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