Master of Arts [M.A] English
The Department of English offers the Master of Arts degree (thesis and nonthesis options) and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in English with the specializations listed below. Complete descriptions of the minimum requirements for the M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees are provided in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog. Specific areas of specialization for the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy include literature (Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration, and 18th-century and 19th-century British literature, American literature to 1900, contemporary British and American literature), American studies, critical theory, cultural studies, film and media studies, feminisms, genders and sexualities, postcolonial studies, composition and rhetoric, comics and visual rhetoric, and children’s literature.
New graduate students should have completed an undergraduate English major of at least 24 semester hours, and doctoral students should have a Master of Arts degree in English. Full information concerning courses of study is available from the graduate coordinator.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $30138 | $30138 |
| Books and supply | $816 | $816 |
| Total Fees | $30954 | $30954 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 308 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a recognized baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0) is required.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
- Submission of GRE scores is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.