Overview

With the English , M.A. degree at George Mason University you can work in and across concentrations in literature, professional writing, rhetoric, cultural studies, film, folklore, linguistics, and the teaching of writing and literature. In each concentration, you will enhance your skills in reading, writing, and research.

Key Features

Students use the English degree at George Mason University for professional enhancement, or as an entry into teaching, professional writing, or doctoral study.

You will be taught by an internationally recognized faculty, winners of awards and fellowships from the Guggenheim, the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Academy Rome, and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research in English Studies

Histories of Cultural Studies

Seminar in Global Culture

Seminar in Film and Media Studies

Graduate Literature Survey

Topics in Folk Narrative

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 634 other Masters in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Goals statement (uploaded via online application). The goals statement should be 750 - 1000 words and describe particular areas of interest within a chosen concentration
A 1,500 to 2,000-word writing sample is required for all concentrations. Applicants to the concentrations in cultural studies, literature, professional writing and rhetoric, or the teaching of writing and literature, should submit a sample of literary analysis.
The names and email addresses (via the online application) of the two individuals who will be submitting the required letters of recommendation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

44220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

44220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

16770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 559 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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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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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

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Living costs for Fairfax

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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