Overview

Key facts

The English MA program offered at Arizona State University allows for a variety of transdisciplinary studies within five distinct tracks:

Comparative literature --- Students interpret cultural productions in English and at least one other language, and they explore approaches ranging from textual criticism, critical theory and translation to cultural studies and the social sciences.
Creative writing -- Students in the accelerated BA/MA creative writing track strengthen their artistic practice by participating in intensive creative writing workshops in either fiction or poetry, alongside the study of contemporary literature and innovative creative techniques.
English studies --- Students in this track learn how to interpret and articulate complex cultural, historical, literary and language related ideas into accessible material for general audiences through a series of courses from across disciplinary areas of study.
Literature --- Students develop and hone skills in oral presentation, writing and critical thinking while exploring social, historical and cultural contexts.
Writing, rhetorics and literacies --- This program offers students a wide array of courses encompassing the history, theory and practice of rhetoric and pedagogy of writing.

Career Opportunities

Professionals with expertise in all areas of English studies are able to articulate and translate complex ideas for a general audience and are prepared for career opportunities in public humanities, business, digital media, teaching, museums, nonprofits and arts organizations. In addition, the program nurtures concrete skills in writing, oral presentation and critical thinking that are valuable assets for any career.

Career examples include:

author
communications director
copywriter
editor
human resources specialist
instructor
market research analyst
library or museum administrator
publisher
social media manager
technical writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conference and Workshop: Fiction
Conference and Workshop: Poetry
Studies in Modern and Contemporary American Literature
Studies in Modernist and Postmodernist Literature and Theory
Linguistics
Literature
Writing, Rhetorics and Literacies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-14 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00

More details

August start deadline (online): July 22

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation
academic writing sample relevant to the field
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

37044 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37044 USD per year during 12 months.
National

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12376 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12376 USD per year during 12 months.

Online (resident): $12,376 per year
Online (non-resident): $13,560 per year

Living costs for Tempe Junction

900 - 1350 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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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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