Overview

You’ll develop the advanced critical reading, writing, and research skills necessary to participate confidently and meaningfully with other English studies scholars and professionals, and to apply disciplinary knowledge beyond the field of English studies.

The Master of Arts in English at the National University is offered entirely online with small and interactive courses. You’ll benefit from the individual attention of professors. Choose from a variety of elective course offerings, including 17th and 18th century literature, Romanticism, Gothic, and Harlem Renaissance.

Program Learning Outcomes

Research and apply relevant criticism in sustained analyses and interpretations of specific works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

Evaluate the relevance and validity of different theoretical approaches (e.g., historicist, biographical, etc.) to the understanding of specific works of literature.

Engage in informed critical discussion, both oral and written, of theoretical issues pertaining to the study of literature.

Engage in informed critical discussion, both oral and written, of the works and criticism of a specific literary period or movement.

Participate in rigorous critiques of the scholarly works of others.

Revise and expand a scholarly paper to submit for publication in a scholarly or literary journal.

Career

English majors develop strong skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking, and analysis which are highly valued by employers in banking, sales, insurance, law, public relations, media, advertising, and business fields. There are many opportunities in journalism, publishing and editing, technical writing, advertising, teaching and public relations areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition Pedagogy

History of Rhetoric

Modern Rhetoric

Film Theory

Silent Film

American Film History

Film Genre Studies

World Film

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

National University accepts and reviews applications year round, so you can begin class any month of the year.

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.
Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam.
Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).
Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Complete an application for admission and enrollment agreement.
Individual degree programs may have additional admission requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
National

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

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