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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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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 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

30560 USD / year

≈ 30560 USD / year
Out-of-State

30560 USD / year

≈ 30560 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12732 USD / year

≈ 12732 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key Features

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

Charleston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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