Overview

Georgia College graduates of the English program will have a critical appreciation of literature, a thorough knowledge of scholarly tools and the preparation necessary to become competent writers and teachers of writing. The degree requires a total of 36 semester hours of graduate-level courses in English.

Students in the program receive substantial individual attention from faculty. There are opportunities for students to do research and publish on their own or with faculty, as well as opportunities for meeting important scholars and writers at both on-campus and off-campus conferences and events. In addition, graduate assistants gain valuable professional experience as editors, scholars or instructors.

Welcome to the Master of Arts in Teaching

Our Master of Arts in English program is located in historic Milledgeville, Ga. The university is located approximately 100 miles from Atlanta and Augusta and 75 miles from Athens. Milledgeville is in the heart of the Middle Georgia area, which is close to several recreational sites.

Options

M.A. Thesis Option

Students who choose the thesis option should seek out a member of the English Graduate Faculty as a thesis advisor after they have completed 18 semester hours.

M.A. Non-Thesis Option

Students who choose the non-thesis option submit a writing portfolio after they have passed the comprehensive exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Criticism
History of the English Language
Structure of Present-Day English
Medieval English Literature
Chaucer
English Renaissance Literature
Shakespeare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milledgeville, United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate major in English
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) on all undergraduate work
One official copy of all transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
The application must also be supported by two letters of recommendation from referees who know the student's work well and who are qualified to comment on its quality
A 10-15 page critical essay in English must also be submitted with your application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21658 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21658 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5418 USD / year

≈ 5418 USD / year

Living costs

Milledgeville

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

Welcome to the Master of Arts in Teaching

Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Milledgeville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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