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Overview
The Department of English offers a wide variety of graduate courses to meet the needs of students with a diversity of interests and academic backgrounds who wish to enhance their awareness of their literary and cultural environment by additional formal instruction or to increase their professional competence.
The English program from The University of Texas at Arlington provides a strong grounding in scholarly methods and in theory, making it an ideal preparation for doctoral study in disciplinary or interdisciplinary programs. MA graduates in English pursue careers in journalism, educational administration and services, publishing, and many business fields that demand writing and communication skills. The MA in English is also useful for prospective or experienced teachers who want both to sharpen their ability to teach literature and writing and to advance professionally.
Career
- Published Writer
- Teacher at all levels
- Higher Education Professor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Integrated Reading/Writing
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Structure of Modern English
- American Poetry
- Technical Communication
- Creative Writing
- World Literature
- British Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 100
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 1098 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 153 (verbal)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate work, with a minimum of 3.4 in the English major or upper-level English courses. Applicants who did not major in English should have at least 12 hours of upper-level undergraduate coursework in English. Non-majors who do not meet the upper-level English coursework requirement may still apply, but will likely need to take leveling courses (see below).
- GRE scores: a minimum of 153 on the verbal scale and 4.5 on analytic writing. We will not consider the math scores. We do not require the English subject test.
- A writing sample of 10 to 15 pages that demonstrates a sophisticated prose style and the ability to construct complex arguments.
- Three letters of recommendation that attest to the prospective student’s intellectual and scholarly potential. At least two of these should be from former professors.
Tuition Fee
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International
20620 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20620 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
20620 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20620 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
10828 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10828 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 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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