Overview
About English at University of Pittsburgh
Our graduate writing faculty members have distinguished themselves nationally and internationally through numerous publications and awards. They include poets Lynn Emanuel, Yona Harvey, Terrence Hayes, and Dawn Lundy Martin; fiction writers Fiona Cheong, Angie Cruz, Bill Lychack, and Irina Reyn; and nonfiction writers Jeanne Marie Laskas, Michael Meyer, and Peter Trachtenberg. Each year we also welcome a number of distinguished visiting faculty.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genres and Genre Theory
- Composition
- Film
- Literature
- Structures and Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Literature View 834 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application Form
- Area of Specialization
- Detailed Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- GPA eligibility
- Transcripts
- Writing Samples
- 75.00 Application Fee
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Skype or phone, and all applicants will be notified when final decisions are made.
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 36 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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