St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Missouri-St. Louis
|
Saint Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,686
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The University of Missouri-St. Louis' Master of Arts in English program offers numerous pathways for student success by cultivating versatile skills applicable to various professions requiring strong analytical and communication expertise. This program deepens students' understanding of literary works while exploring language theory, linguistics, rhetorical communication, and textual analysis. It enhances the qualifications of secondary educators while equipping students for doctoral programs in English, American Studies, and Writing Studies (encompassing Disability and Museum Studies).
This English MA program also trains students for college-level writing instruction roles and develops advanced capabilities for careers in journalism, editing, advertising, public relations, and related fields.
Pursuing an English master's degree extends beyond examining classic texts. The curriculum emphasizes cultivating analytical reasoning, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and collaborative academic engagement - competencies that open doors to diverse career possibilities.
This 30-credit program features two specialization tracks, with an optional thesis component requiring six additional credit hours:
Literature Concentration: This pathway examines British and American literary traditions through comprehensive coursework. Thesis projects may involve critical literary analysis or theoretical investigations of literature-related topics.
Writing Studies Concentration: This track emphasizes rhetorical and composition theories and practices, including Disability Studies. Thesis projects in this interdisciplinary field adapt to individual research interests and faculty specializations, allowing for varied methodological approaches.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Successful applicants must have at least the equivalent of the B.A. degree before beginning the master's program. At
least 18 hours of English courses above the freshman level and at least 12 hours in literature are normally required.
3. Entrance examinations
a. The Graduate Record Examination General Test (see http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html).
i. Optional for regular admission but required for teaching assistantships, applicants who feel their
undergraduate record does not reflect their abilities may submit GRE scores to support their application.
a. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally accepted
standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
4. Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.25 on 4.0 scale in English courses.
b. Students whose overall GPA is 2.75 to 2.99 may be admitted under some circumstances.
To enter the graduate program in English a candidate must satisfy the requirements both of the Graduate School and the Department of English. A candidate should have a bachelor's degree, with at least 18 hours in English above the freshmen level, 12 of which must be in literature. Normally, only students with a grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate English courses and an overall undergraduate average of 2.75 will be considered. Though the English department welcomes scores from the Graduate Record Aptitude Exam and letters of recommendation, it does not require either of these.
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79
a. Successful applicants must have at least the equivalent of the B.A. degree before beginning the master's program. At
least 18 hours of English courses above the freshman level and at least 12 hours in literature are normally required.
3. Entrance examinations
a. The Graduate Record Examination General Test (see http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html).
i. Optional for regular admission but required for teaching assistantships, applicants who feel their
undergraduate record does not reflect their abilities may submit GRE scores to support their application.
a. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally accepted
standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
4. Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.25 on 4.0 scale in English courses.
b. Students whose overall GPA is 2.75 to 2.99 may be admitted under some circumstances.
To enter the graduate program in English a candidate must satisfy the requirements both of the Graduate School and the Department of English. A candidate should have a bachelor's degree, with at least 18 hours in English above the freshmen level, 12 of which must be in literature. Normally, only students with a grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate English courses and an overall undergraduate average of 2.75 will be considered. Though the English department welcomes scores from the Graduate Record Aptitude Exam and letters of recommendation, it does not require either of these.
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79
Tuition
USD
25,686