Overview
Within this English MA program from Mississippi State University, students work closely with a distinguished faculty that includes renowned poets and novelists and recognized experts in British and American literature, linguistics, and composition and rhetoric. With a flexible curriculum, students can pursue their interests while honing their skills in writing, research, and literary interpretation.
Key Facts:
The English program from Mississippi State University offers MA students many opportunities for professional development and growth. The department frequently provides funding to support graduate students’ travel to present research at academic conferences.
Teaching Assistantships are available to qualified applicants in their first year, and TAs receive extensive training and support in the teaching of writing. Mississippi State is home to The Mississippi Quarterly and The Jabberwock Review, which employ graduate students as editorial assistants.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Literature, multiple sections
- English Literature before 1800
- American Literature before 1865
- World Literature before 1600
- African American Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Credits
- 30 - 33
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Disciplines
Language Studies View 996 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants to the MA program in English must have a BA in English or 18 hours in English beyond composition requirements. Minimum required GPA is 3.0. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score. The GRE is not required.
- Students who wish to be considered for the MA in English with Creative Writing emphasis must submit a writing sample (10-12 pages poetry, 12-20 pages of fiction, or up to 30 pages of a combination of both) directly to the Director of Creative Writing.
Tuition Fee
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International
27637 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27637 USD per year during 24 months. -
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27637 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27637 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
10052 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10052 USD per year during 24 months.
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