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Master of Arts in English with Concentration in Cultural Studies

George Mason University

USA,Virginia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 35,677/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 38,542 +

Int. Students: 2,825 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States

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Master of Arts in English with Concentration in Cultural Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in English at Mason offers students the opportunity to enhance their skills of reading, writing, research and teaching with courses that encompass the wide range of contemporary English studies. Students can work in and across concentrations in literature, professional writing, rhetoric, cultural studies, film, folklore, linguistics, and the teaching of writing and literature. It offers the MA in field-specific concentrations as well as the opportunity to combine a concentration in one field with a certificate from another one. Many students use the MA for professional enhancement, or as an entry into teaching, professional writing, or doctoral study.

Cultural Studies prepares students for the major questions and concerns facing our world today including the role of media in society, the significance of individual and communitarian identities, the effects of globalization and technology. It is valuable for anyone interested in engaging with the world of ideas and culture through the classroom, academia, or in movements for social justice. It serves high school and community college teachers looking for professional development.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,677 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in George Mason University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 67.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.