Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Kingston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This rigorous program features a favorable faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring individualized guidance while promoting academic publishing and conference presentations. The English Department provides a 30-credit Master of Arts degree with both thesis and non-thesis pathways. Graduate students collaborate with our renowned faculty - accomplished scholars and authors - who will mentor you, nurture your academic pursuits, and advance your career aspirations.
Course Availability
Kingston Campus
Day and Evening Sessions
Program Duration
2 to 5 years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
BA in English or related field
Transcripts of all academic work undergraduate and graduate Unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work beyond the degreegranting institution should be uploaded with the application Official transcripts will be requested by the Graduate School once the applicant is admitted to the program
The minimum acceptable quality point average for MA applicants is 3.0 quality point average on a 4.0 scale
Three letters of recommendations from academic institutions
One writing sample preferably 1015 pages in length 20 pages maximum demonstrating a capacity for close reading effective argumentation and research skills
If you wish to concentrate in creative writing you may also submit a creative writing sample no longer than 10 pages in addition to the writing sample described above
Subsequent to admission the Graduate School will request proof of residency for instate tuition
Teaching Assistantships are highly competitive at both the MA and PhD levels Applicants who wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistantship must include a cover letter with the request detailing any prior teaching teaching assistantship tutoring or writing center experience
CV or rsum
Nonnative speakers of English must have a minimum score of 95 on the TOEFL in order to be considered for admission The suggested minimum speaking score for International Teaching Assistants is 23 TOEFL test scores more than two years prior to the term of application will not be accepted Older test results will necessitate a retaking of the examination
GRE General Test scores are not required for MA applicants
Transcripts of all academic work undergraduate and graduate Unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work beyond the degreegranting institution should be uploaded with the application Official transcripts will be requested by the Graduate School once the applicant is admitted to the program
The minimum acceptable quality point average for MA applicants is 3.0 quality point average on a 4.0 scale
Three letters of recommendations from academic institutions
One writing sample preferably 1015 pages in length 20 pages maximum demonstrating a capacity for close reading effective argumentation and research skills
If you wish to concentrate in creative writing you may also submit a creative writing sample no longer than 10 pages in addition to the writing sample described above
Subsequent to admission the Graduate School will request proof of residency for instate tuition
Teaching Assistantships are highly competitive at both the MA and PhD levels Applicants who wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistantship must include a cover letter with the request detailing any prior teaching teaching assistantship tutoring or writing center experience
CV or rsum
Nonnative speakers of English must have a minimum score of 95 on the TOEFL in order to be considered for admission The suggested minimum speaking score for International Teaching Assistants is 23 TOEFL test scores more than two years prior to the term of application will not be accepted Older test results will necessitate a retaking of the examination
GRE General Test scores are not required for MA applicants
Tuition
USD
30,652