Overview

Students of English enrolled in the literary studies Ph.D. specialization at University of Wisconsin Madison become eligible for an M.A. English degree in the literary studies area when they successfully complete the first-stage doctoral requirements. The literary studies specialization does not offer an M.A. apart from the doctoral program. Students enrolled in the composition and rhetoric track in English must have a master's degree in hand prior to matriculation in the doctoral program.

The M.A. program with a specialization in applied English linguistics provides broad training in applied English linguistics and second language acquisition (SLA). Students who graduate from this program will be well prepared to teach English as a second language, and those who do exceptionally well may apply for admission to the doctoral program in the English language and linguistics area.

Key Facts

Articulates research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice within the field of study.

Formulates ideas, concepts, designs, and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within the field of study demonstrating breadth as well as depth.

Conducts research according to recognized standards in the field and crafts persuasive and original arguments that make a substantive contribution to the field.

Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner that advances and articulates the value of contributions of the field of study to society

Demonstrates knowledge and practice of pedagogy consistent with discipline and with field of study

Fosters ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure of English
English Phonology
English Syntax
English Grammar in Use
English Language Variation in the U.S.
Second Language Acquisition
Global Spread of English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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GMAT

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The department requires an applicant to have a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution

Applicants for the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees typically demonstrate competence in the fields of English literature or language, American studies, or linguistics, but the department also welcomes applications from superior students who have not had the equivalent of an English major

All graduate degree programs in the department except the MFA normally require Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores no more than five years old

International students whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12404 USD / year

≈ 12404 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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