Master of Arts - English
- 2 years
- Duration
- 34,110 USD/year
- Price
- August, 2025
- Start
- Jan, 2025
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Tucson / USA
- Location
Program description
With training in both English and American literature, the Master of Arts in English program equips students with the analytical skills, varied viewpoints, and historical depth necessary to examine the present through the prism of the past.
Our program's faculty members are highly qualified and do cutting-edge research in almost every traditional literary subject, addressing a wide range of contemporary critical approaches and issues. Furthermore, graduate seminars usually examine cutting-edge topics that connect faculty members' ongoing research with new crucial trends every semester.
Program structure
Studies of Old English literature work with a regional focus, and the extensive course offerings include contemporary literature in a range of genres—including folklore, mixed-media stories, and moving pictures.
Price
Tuition Fee - 34,110 USD/year
Application Fee — 85 USD
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Requirements for applicants
- A B.A. in English degree is strongly preferred; in some cases, applicants with a B.A.in adjacent disciplines or equivalent preparation in literary studies may be admitted.
- You must have a grade-point average of at least 3.0.
- Statement of Purpose: Include a statement of purpose describing why are you interested in getting an advanced degree in literature at the University of Arizona.
- Letters of Recommendation: You'll need three letters of recommendation. Enter contact information for your referees in the online application. Your referees will be contacted directly by the University of Arizona.
- Transcripts: Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded with your application. You must submit official transcripts, later on, before you can be officially admitted by the Graduate College.
- Curriculum Vita (CV): Include a curriculum vita or equivalent outlining your education, scholarship, employment, and academic achievements.
- Writing Sample: A writing sample in the form of one or more critical papers written for upper-division or graduate literature courses (totaling a maximum of 25 pages). For students entering with an M.A. in hand, we recommend that the writing sample be a single, article-length paper, since your sample will also serve as your Qualifying Examination Paper.
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- IELTS composite score of 7.0
About the university
With more than 300 degree options, the University of Arizona, a top-100 university globally, provides chances for resume-building and transformative education. With collaborations with NASA, learn from professors who have won Nobel Prizes and aim high in your research.
The mission
We will continue innovating and improving our educational methods to set the standard for creating adaptive problem-solvers who can take on our biggest challenges.
The University of Arizona promotes learning and innovation in ways that benefit students, professionals, and communities alike, from its main campus, established in 1885, to outposts worldwide.
Key Rankings:
- #95 Top World University (CWUR 2023)
- #48 Top US University (CWUR 2023)
- Sixth US University in NASA-funded Activity (HERD 2021)
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