Overview

About English at the University of Missouri - Kansas City

Through courses in English and American literature, creative and expository writing, film, linguistics, composition/rhetoric, literary criticism, the history of books and print culture, as well as editing, these programs of study are designed to prepare students for teaching, research, and writing careers, for careers in editing, and for further study at the doctoral level. The 31-hour M.A. in English is designed for students desiring a general background in English and American literature and is strongly recommended for students planning further graduate study in English and/or American literature.

Graduates with English at the University of Missouri - Kansas City will:

Create sophisticated academic arguments that situate texts within aesthetic, social, and historical context.

Produce work in dialogue with current and historical conversations in the field;

Evaluate and engage methodological approaches appropriate to academic discourse;

Develop and defend, both orally and in writing, their critical perspectives;

Synthesize an understanding of interrelations across diverse fields of study;

Demonstrate a broad grounding in the diversity of fields in English studies.

Produce written work in a vivid, appropriate style that demonstrates mastery of mechanics and grammar.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Criticism in English Studies

Classical Studies

Medieval Studies

Early Modern Studies

18th-Century Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic information, including institutions attended, degrees earned, GPA, foreign language experience, honors and awards, and relevant work experience

Writing sample that demonstrates the applicant’s writing abilities in the humanities in up to 15 pages of recent academic prose (upload file)

Statement of purpose that describes the applicant’s academic and professional objectives in an essay of 500-600 words, discussing in detail their interest, research, and writing in their emphasis area (upload file)

Three letters of recommendation that evaluate the applicant’s readiness for graduate study written by three professors or others who know the applicant’s abilities and potential well (provide email addresses and recommenders will receive instructions to upload letters)

Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended (mail to UMKC Office of Admissions, 5100 Rockhill Road, 120 Administrative Center, 64110)

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Tuition Fee

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International

39866 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

39866 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

15872 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 512 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Kansas City

980 - 1596 USD /month

Living costs

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

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