MA English at Iowa State University

Programme overview

The graduate program in English offers advanced study in literature, language, and critical theory, preparing students for careers in academia, writing, publishing, education, and various fields requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The MA in English (ENGL) degree program offers advanced study of literature, film, research, writing, and the teaching of reading. Students admitted to the program choose between two areas of specializations: (1) Literature or (2) Literature and the Teaching of Reading.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 5 for fall semester entry with financial support consideration. Early applications are encouraged. April 1 (fall entry) and October 15 (spring entry) with no consideration for assistantships, | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Literature (M.A.); Literature and the Teaching of Reading (M.A.).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Three letters of recommendation (LOR) Curriculum vitae/resume Statement of purpose and personal goals Application for Teaching Assistantship statemen t Writing sample according to our guidelines All nonnative speaking applicants must provide an audio/video of spontaneous spoken English emailed to [email protected]. Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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