University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,996
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate School outlines degree requirements based on credit accumulation. Specifically, the Master of Arts in English requires completion of 30 credits. While the program can be finished in at least one year, those with graduate assistantships typically extend their studies to two years - the maximum duration for departmental funding at the master's level. University policy mandates all degree components be completed within eight years, though the department may require students to finish remaining coursework in a more accelerated timeframe.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale), although exceptions may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Aptitude Tests (verbal and quantitative) are required for admission. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, a writing sample indicating their ability to do analytical or original work, and a statement of their professional goals.
For admission, M.A. students should have strong backgrounds in English courses: 18 credits beyond freshman composition are a minimum, but the department prefers at least 24 credits.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
44,996