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Master of Arts in Literary Studies - Creative

University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus

USA,South Dakota

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 12,768/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 38

Application Fee

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USA, South Dakota

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1862

Total Students: 9,464 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States

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Master of Arts in Literary Studies - Creative

Program Overview

Our strong and supportive program offers graduate-level instruction and professional development skills suitable for pursuing professional opportunities in teaching, editing, and writing, as well as admission into M.F.A. or Ph.D. programs for further graduate study. You will work closely with faculty members to develop your writing, analytical skills, and knowledge of literary history. As you work with your committee to design and execute a scholarly project, you will become an expert in your area of interest. As a master’s student, you will receive exceptional mentorship. Our program accommodates part-time and full-time students, with seminars that meet weekly in the late afternoon or evenings to enable students with work or family responsibilities to attend.

Literary Studies - Creative

Our unique MA program offers you the opportunity to study literature and creative writing. Students with the creative specialization take graduate-level workshops with professional writers in multiple genres, enabling you to develop multi-genre fluency within your own work and to build pedagogical skills and credentials in the creative writing classroom. In graduate-level creative writing workshops, you will receive feedback on your work addresses elements of craft and technique. You will also read broadly in the “state of the art” and engage in conversations about aesthetic and historical contexts, narrative theory, poetics, and critical theory. If you receive a funded Graduate Teaching Assistantship, you will establish and build your pedagogical skills by teaching a wide range of courses. You also leave the program with a completed book-length creative project in hand, as well as guidance on job and graduate program applications and C.V. building.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

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

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 38

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,768 per year

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

Living Cost in University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus

CAD 10,000 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

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

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.