Master of Arts in English at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

A master's in which students build knowledge across a range of literatures and theories through small classes and independent work with an advisory committee, developing research, argument and communication skills. Graduates are qualified for doctoral study, community college composition teaching and editorial or writing-centered jobs.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: English | Duration: Thesis 30 credit hours; non-thesis 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Thesis option (30 hours) requires a research proposal, thesis and final examination; non-thesis option requires 36 hours of approved coursework. Degree plan approved by the advisory committee.

Career pathways

Doctoral study, community college composition teaching, editorial and writing-centered positions.

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Application information

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 admission is handled by each programme; applicants apply through the Texas A&M GraduateCAS or the programme's own application, and deadlines are set by the department.

The graduate application processing fee is $65, in addition to the centralized application service fee. Deadlines and required documents are set by each department; GRE score code 6003 (non-engineering) and 4119 (engineering).

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