MA English at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in English is designed to enable students to learn about, critique, and work in teaching, scholarship, writing, or other fields which value a strong background in language, rhetoric, and the study of culture through texts. Early in the program, each student takes two core courses, one that serves as an introduction to the profession of English Studies, and one that examines theory as it is currently used in English scholarship. Each student plans an individual program of coursework with the help of the graduate advisor ( [email protected] ).

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: English | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30 credit hours. Required courses listed include: The Profession Of English Studies; Introduction To Critical Theory.

Career pathways

MA graduates in English pursue careers in journalism, educational administration and services, publishing, and many business fields that demand writing and communication skills. Students completing the MA in English will be able to understand and employ a number of critical theories and methodologies in analyzing literary and other texts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the basic graduate admission requirements of UT Arlington, the Department of English requires all international students to have speaking, reading, and writing competence in English. We consider four different admission criteria: Prospective students must submit all the required materials and scores—i.e., official transcripts, a writing sample, a statement of purpose, and recommendation letters—in order for their application to be processed. All criteria are considered together, in a holistic way, and no single factor will eliminate a prospective student from consideration. For unconditional admission, candidates must meet the following standards for at least three of the four criteria. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate work, with a minimum of 3.4 in the English major or upper-level English courses. Applicants who did not major in English should have at least 12 hours of upper-level undergraduate coursework in English.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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