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English, M.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
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Students seeking a master’s degree in English may choose either a 30-semester hour program that includes a thesis (ENG 518 Thesis counting for 6 semester hours) or a 36-semester hour program that includes an independent research project (ENG 595 Research Lit/Techniques Non-Thesis counting for 3 semester hours). 

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All master’s students should consult with the Director of English Graduate Studies about which program would be most relevant to their future plans. 

Programme Structure

Most coursework for both 30 and 36 semester hour programs is elective, but students will want to select courses that reflect their interests and future needs and that will prepare them to write a final project (ENG 595 Research Lit/Techniques or ENG 518 Thesis ). Final projects may be written on literature, composition, linguistics, children’s literature, or some combination thereof. With agreement of the student’s committee, the project also may focus on creative writing by the student.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:

    Domestic student applications are accepted throughout the year. International student applications deadline for Fall is June 1.
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • All official transcripts - Bachelor's degree, including all transcripts used towards bachelor's degree.  Any master's degree transcript or transcripts with graduate coursework (if applicable).
  • Portfolio of written work including a statement of goals and a writing sample
  • One (1) Letter of Recommendation
International Students:
  • Bank Statement from the sponsor, must reflect a balance of at least $26,024.82 USD (must be less than 1 year old)
  • Official sponsor statement
  • Official transcripts (with a copy of the provisional certificate or diploma)

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    15124 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15124 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • National Applies to you

    6409 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6409 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
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