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Overview
Our two-year English program at Eastern Illinois University offers concentrations in literary studies, creative writing, and composition and rhetoric.
Key Features
- Graduate assistantships offer funding and valuable teaching experience in the EIU Writing Center and first-year composition courses.
- Special topics courses, independent studies, internships, and one-on-one mentoring ensure that every student emerges ready for a profession or further study.
- Workshops and professional development activities provide practical advice on prospectus- and thesis-writing, submitting to conferences, applying to PhD programs, job hunting, and teaching at the two-year college.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Composition
- Technical Communication
- Issues in the Teaching of English: Mapping the Field of Multilingual Writing
- Creative Writing
- Literary Studies
- Film and Literature
- Professional Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 724 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade Point Average(GPA): minimum 2.75 out of 4.0. Some graduate degrees have higher GPA requirements.
- Test of English Language (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- A passport copy is required.
- Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University, application fee is valid for one year.
Tuition Fee
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International
25905 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 785 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
25905 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 785 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
10791 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 327 USD per credit during 12 months.
Per Credit Hour
Living costs for Charleston
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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