Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English [Thesis] in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The English Department at Mississippi State University hosts a dynamic and intimate MA program. Students can pursue an MA in English with specializations in Literature, Creative Writing, Linguistics, and TESOL. They collaborate with an accomplished faculty featuring celebrated authors, poets, and scholars in British/American literature, linguistics, and composition studies. The adaptable program structure allows students to explore their academic passions while refining their abilities in writing, analysis, and critical thinking.
Graduate students enjoy numerous professional development opportunities within the department. Financial support is often available for conference presentations, and qualified first-year applicants may secure Teaching Assistantships with comprehensive writing instruction training. The university publishes The Mississippi Quarterly and The Jabberwock Review, both offering graduate students valuable editorial assistant positions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission criteria for the graduate program in English include all the general requirements of the Graduate School. Additionally, the English Department requires an undergraduate degree in English or 18 hours of undergraduate English courses beyond composition, with a B average or higher. GRE scores are strongly encouraged but not required. International applicants must obtain a TOEFL score of 625 PBT (263 CBT or 106 iBT) or an IELTS score of 8 or better.
Minimum required GPA is 3.0. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score. The GRE is not required.
Students who wish to be considered for the MA in English with Creative Writing emphasis must submit a writing sample (10-12 pages poetry, 12-20 pages of fiction, or up to 30 pages of a combination of both) directly to the Director of Creative Writing.
Minimum required GPA is 3.0. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score. The GRE is not required.
Students who wish to be considered for the MA in English with Creative Writing emphasis must submit a writing sample (10-12 pages poetry, 12-20 pages of fiction, or up to 30 pages of a combination of both) directly to the Director of Creative Writing.
Tuition
USD
27,487