Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Rhetoric and Composition in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The graduate program in rhetoric and composition offers specialized training in writing studies, literacy instruction, and the analysis of persuasive language across academic, professional, and public spheres. Alumni have established careers as professional communicators in various industries, educators at all academic levels, and doctoral candidates in the discipline. This concentration features adaptable coursework, distinguished faculty members, and a prestigious graduate teaching assistantship initiative.
Our rhetoric and composition curriculum thrives within a dynamic scholarly environment that intersects with technical communication, digital humanities, and media studies. These interdisciplinary connections foster diverse collaborations between faculty and students. Participants develop strong theoretical grounding in composition and rhetoric while exploring areas like digital writing, innovative composition methods, pedagogical approaches, rhetorical theory, technical writing, curriculum-integrated writing, writing program leadership, and digital discourse studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The successful applicant to the M.A. program is typically an undergraduate English major with at least a 3.0 in all courses -- but especially in English courses.Admissions rules require that an applicant have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
have successfully (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) completed at least one year of full-time study in a degree program at a regionally accredited four-year US College or university.
IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
have successfully (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) completed at least one year of full-time study in a degree program at a regionally accredited four-year US College or university.
IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Tuition
USD
29,433