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Master of Arts in English at Florida International University

Florida International University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (MA) degree in English offers students an advanced education in the study of literature and literary criticism or writing and rhetoric. Students choosing the literature track develop their knowledge of multiple "English Literatures" (particularly North American, British, and Caribbean) across media, employing diverse theoretical and critical approaches. The writing and rhetoric track engages students' diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, builds on their 21st-century literacies, and supports them as they learn to communicate more effectively in university, community, K-12, and professional contexts.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education  |  Duration: 1 year (30 credits)  |  Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Degree Program Requirements; Literature Track: 24 credits; Writing and Rhetoric Track: 24 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The MA in English degree consists of 30 credit hours of course work at the graduate level (course numbers 5000 or above) and a thesis (6 credits). A maximum of six graduate credits may be transferred into the program subject to the approval of the graduate committee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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