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English (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The department does not accept applicants for the MA in English; it is a transitional degree within the PhD program, though a terminal MA may be earned by PhD students.

Faculty: Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of English  |  Duration: 30 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

30 units (normally eight courses) of graduate study in English or approved other departments with at least a 3.0 GPA and passing the screening procedure; maximum 4 units of ENGL 590 and 4 transfer units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No direct applicants are accepted; admitted PhD students may earn the MA.

Duration: 30 units

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