Overview

The Master of Arts in English offers students opportunities to pursue advanced training in one of three areas of concentration: Literary and Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, and Composition/Rhetoric.

The Composition - Rhetoric program graduates at Eastern Illinois University will also be prepared to undertake further study at the doctoral level. Close contact with the department’s excellent graduate faculty allows students to deepen their knowledge of literary study, the teaching of writing and literature, and the use of technology for both scholarly and practical research.

Graduate assistantships, internships, mentorships, and some classroom teaching are available and integrated into students’ individualized programs of study.

Key Features

The MA in English at EIU offers a high-quality, flexible program ideal for:

working high school teachers who wish to continue their education and prepare for dual-credit teaching

those preparing to teach English at the community college level or to apply to Ph.D. programs

creative writers seeking to hone their craft

and other working professionals who seek a flexible MA program in English

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Literary Studies

Professional Writing

Postcolonial Literatures in English

Structure of English

Advanced Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature Teaching View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your official transcripts

A complete online application

A $30 application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30560 USD / year

≈ 30560 USD / year
Out-of-State

30560 USD / year

≈ 30560 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12732 USD / year

≈ 12732 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

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