MA English at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Advanced studies in English challenge you to think and write critically about how words reflect and shape the world. Take courses in literature, rhetorical theory, applied linguistics, environmental humanities, narratology and more to prepare for a range of careers, including teaching, editing and writing, or pursuing a doctorate.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Summer, Fall and Spring | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; Editors; Technical Writers; Writers and Authors; Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 83/6.5/120 ( for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language ); Number of references: Three. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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