Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
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Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Enhance your knowledge and passion for literature. The UNT English graduate program caters to students aspiring to establish professional careers as creative writers, educators, or researchers. Featuring accomplished scholars across all major periods of American and British literature and celebrated writers in every genre, our English Department fosters diverse graduate research and creative projects. The M.A. program allows you to pursue specialized study in your chosen field, either through a thesis or by completing 36 credit hours of coursework. The core M.A. courses align with Ph.D. requirements, providing seamless progression from master's to doctoral studies as your career goals evolve.
Students benefit from a vibrant department that continues to expand, enhance its faculty, increase resources, and elevate its global reputation. They also thrive in a welcoming community of writers and scholars. You'll collaborate with distinguished faculty members—recognized for their achievements—whose works appear in top-tier journals (such as PMLA, College English, and Speculum) and prestigious literary publications like The Paris Review, Best American Poetry, and Best American Spiritual Writing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants for the MA program should send the following materials directly to the Toulouse Graduate School:
A completed Graduate Studies Application form with the intended major (creative writing or English) indicated in the appropriate blank.
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English.
Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate academic work.
a 300-500 word personal statement describing the applicant's specific area of literary interest, career plans, and purpose in working toward an MA,
a curriculum vitae,
a sample of critical, literary analysis and interpretation (10-15 pages),
two letters of recommendation that assess the candidate's potential for pursuing graduate level work in English literature. Please provide referees the above e-mail address for file attachment.
Applicants must first meet the qualifications for admission set by the Toulouse Graduate School. To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in English or creative writing, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Applicants accepted into the MA program have presented verbal scores ranging from the 50th to the 98th percentile and analytical writing scores ranging from 3.0 to 6.0. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL examination. Scores on the computer-based TOEFL examination have ranged from 231 to 255, and scores on the internet-based TOEFL have ranged from 87 to 108. TOEFL scores are not accepted in lieu of GRE scores.
A completed Graduate Studies Application form with the intended major (creative writing or English) indicated in the appropriate blank.
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English.
Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate academic work.
a 300-500 word personal statement describing the applicant's specific area of literary interest, career plans, and purpose in working toward an MA,
a curriculum vitae,
a sample of critical, literary analysis and interpretation (10-15 pages),
two letters of recommendation that assess the candidate's potential for pursuing graduate level work in English literature. Please provide referees the above e-mail address for file attachment.
Applicants must first meet the qualifications for admission set by the Toulouse Graduate School. To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in English or creative writing, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Applicants accepted into the MA program have presented verbal scores ranging from the 50th to the 98th percentile and analytical writing scores ranging from 3.0 to 6.0. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL examination. Scores on the computer-based TOEFL examination have ranged from 231 to 255, and scores on the internet-based TOEFL have ranged from 87 to 108. TOEFL scores are not accepted in lieu of GRE scores.
Tuition
USD
32,160