Overview

Earning an M.A. in English from Bemidji State University is a challenging and rewarding experience. This program will expand upon previous English studies and advance students’ understanding of literature.

During their two years in the English M.A. program, students develop a scholarly thesis with an advisor. Graduate students in the M.A. program are also allowed to use a creative thesis to support their scholarly thesis.

Key Features

The MA in English is particularly suitable for students who wish to go on to doctoral work, to pursue professional training of various kinds or to engage in other creative activities. It is open to students with an undergraduate major in English, a liberal arts background or a teacher education degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Bibliography

Problems of Literary Criticism

Seminar in American Literature

Interdisciplinary Seminar

Shakespeare

Seminar in British Literature

Interdisciplinary Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted at any time.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bemidji, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the additional material described below to the School of Graduate Studies Office, Memorial Hall 310. These documents will be forwarded to the Department of English. The necessary additional documents are as follows:

A letter of application for graduate study in the Department of English addressed to the Department of English Director of Graduate Studies. The letter should include the following information:

The degree you wish to obtain (M.A., M.S.)

If applying for Graduate Assistantship (GA), a statement of intent.

A statement regarding the reasons for applying for graduate study and or applying for a GA.

A summary of experience, academic study, skills and interests that will be brought into your studies.

Other pertinent information that the Department of English should consider regarding your application.

The Graduate School requires two letters of recommendation.

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

10779 USD / year

≈ 10779 USD / year
Out-of-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year

Living costs

Bemidji

United States

900 - 1400 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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