MA English at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The Master of Arts program in English introduces students to the professional study of literature. The MA is appropriate for students who would like graduate training in English and who may have an undergraduate major in a different field or who may intend to earn a PhD at another institution. Students interested in careers in any area of book studies (professional writing, editing, web design, or publishing) may wish to earn the MA as a terminal degree, as may teachers seeking to enhance their credentials or students pursuing intellectual growth unrelated to a specific career.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: English | Duration: 31 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts program in English requires a minimum of 31–60 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

The Master of Arts in English degree helps prepare students for careers in professional writing, editing, web design, and publishing. It is also desirable for teachers seeking to enhance their credentials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications and all supporting documents for graduate admission must be submitted electronically by Dec. 14. Applicants should submit their applications and supporting materials to the University of Iowa Admissions website. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; visit the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

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

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