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Master of Arts in English

Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio

USA,Texas

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 26,288/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 35,000 +

Int. Students: 1,050 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in English

Program Overview

The Master of Arts degree in English provides students with a depth of knowledge in literatures, languages, and writings. Through this study, students understand the historical and cultural contexts in which these languages and literatures are produced; develop skills in critical and cultural analysis; and conduct literary, rhetorical, and linguistic research. Our program provides a firm foundation for further study at the doctoral level and offers valuable cross-cultural, transnational, and transdisciplinary study that prepares students for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Why Pursue a English Master's Degree

The English program enables students to advance in the field by studying approaches to diverse languages, literatures, and cultures; preparing students to teach literature and writing; and developing the intellectual, practical, and critical skills necessary for professional advancement.

We have diverse and highly trained faculty who offer a range of courses in Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Linguistics, and Global, Multilingual, and Multiethnic Literatures. Additionally, we offer graduate-level certificates in Creative Writing, Linguistics, and Rhetoric and Composition, as well as study abroad opportunities in London, England and Urbino, Italy.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,288 per year

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

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio

CAD 14,300 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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No Scholarship update for Spring 2025

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.