MA English at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Over the past 20 years, the field of English studies has changed dramatically from a discipline concerned with studying the literary works produced by English speakers in Britain and the United States to encompass writings in English from around the globe. The concerns of literary scholars have broadened to include not only textual analyses but also cultural, social, political, and economic contexts.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 3 years / Plan B 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Course, Electives, Outside Courses.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of four courses in English, three of which must be at the upper-division level, is required for degree program admission. The courses should be widely distributed. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5. Required admission materials include three letters of recommendation; a short essay explaining scholarly, professional, and personal goals and reason(s) for choosing the University of Minnesota; and a writing sample, such as a course paper. Candidates for all degrees are admitted fall semester only; all materials must be received by December 15th. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 105, IELTS 7.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan B 30 credits

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