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Overview
The M.A. degree in English is awarded in one of five tracks, each of which can be completed in 30 to 33 hours.
Most M.A. students qualify to be graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and are provided valuable teaching experience as well as financial support.
Career
- Technical and professional writing
- Community and social services
- Arts administration
- Public school teaching
- Community college instruction
- University instruction and administration
- Librarianship
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- British and American Literature
- Children's Literature
- Creative Writing and Literature
- Cultural Studies and Literature
- Composition, Rhetoric and Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages View 867 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of objectives. A 2-3 page account of your academic aims and interests.
- Writing sample of 8-15 pages of analytical or persuasive prose. (If you would like to enter the Creative Writing track, you should submit a writing sample of either 10-30 pages of prose or 6-10 poems, in addition to your analytical writing sample.)
- Copy of official transcript from each college or university you have attended. These transcripts may be submitted electronically or sent directly to the Director of Graduate Studies at the address above.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to speak informatively about your academic performance and potential for advanced study in English.
Tuition Fee
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International
21524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21524 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
21524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21524 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
11856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11856 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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