Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Literature Emphasis in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MA program includes graduate-level coursework in British and American literature or linguistics, a comprehensive exam (written or oral), and an optional thesis. This degree builds upon undergraduate English studies while introducing professional standards, research methodologies, and disciplinary thinking. Earning this degree typically enables career growth for secondary or community college educators, opens opportunities in writing/publishing/editing fields, or prepares students for doctoral studies in English.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will gain comprehensive understanding of British and American literary traditions. Those focusing on language and composition theory will receive balanced instruction in both linguistic theory and grammatical principles.
Participants will master research techniques, teaching strategies, and critical analysis methods within the field.
All candidates will develop proficiency in reading either a foreign language or computer programming language.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate College, including holding an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, the English department requires a minimum of 21 credits in English courses above the Freshman Composition level.
Applicants must submit the following:
Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to speak to the applicant's qualifications and potential for graduate study in English,
A statement of purpose describing the applicant's areas of interest, reasons for undertaking graduate study in English, relevant experience, and future intellectual and career goals,
Unofficial or official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended will need to be submitted in the online application. Official transcripts are required once given an offer of admission into the program,
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Applicants must submit the following:
Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to speak to the applicant's qualifications and potential for graduate study in English,
A statement of purpose describing the applicant's areas of interest, reasons for undertaking graduate study in English, relevant experience, and future intellectual and career goals,
Unofficial or official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended will need to be submitted in the online application. Official transcripts are required once given an offer of admission into the program,
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Tuition
USD
24,170