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Master of Arts in English with Concentration in Rhetoric, Writing and Linguistics

The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

USA,Tennessee

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 32,208/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1794

Total Students: 36,304 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Knoxville, TN 37996, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in English with Concentration in Rhetoric, Writing and Linguistics

Program Overview

Tennessee’s MA program is offered in two concentrations: Literature, Criticism, and Textual Studies and Rhetoric, Writing, and Linguistics. They both provide excellent training and a flexible curriculum. Students may specialize in anything from medieval literature to critical theory or may pursue a more general curriculum. We look for strong, thoughtful candidates who will enrich our intellectual community in a variety of ways and who will benefit from the breadth of our resources.

We have an excellent financial support, a nationally and internationally recognized faculty, and world-class research library. Travel funds for research and presentations at scholarly conferences help our students enter the profession and begin to establish themselves in their respective fields within the discipline.

The Graduate Students in English organization, field-specific reading groups, and other activities draw students together as an intellectual and social community with shared passions and aspirations. Our MA graduates go on to excellent PhD programs in English, as well as to careers in editing, publishing, technical writing, and the non-profit and private sectors.

Concentrations

Literature, Criticism, and Textual Studies
Rhetoric, Writing and Linguistics

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
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,208 per year

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

Living Cost in The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80

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

85% of UTK undergraduates receive financial aid and 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.