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Master of Arts in English - Rhetoric and Composition

California State University - Northridge

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,542/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1972

Total Students: 38,310 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
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Master of Arts in English - Rhetoric and Composition

Program Overview

Sharpen your critical reading, research and writing skills with a master's degree in English. Choose from options in literature, creative writing, and rhetoric and composition.

Why Earn a Master's in English?

Build the reading, writing and analytical skills you need for a variety of careers. By studying English, you'll analyze how language changes and shapes the world. You'll learn how to consider the contexts of writers and their audiences. You'll become a confident writer, whether it is in research papers or your own creative work. Your English degree will help you pursue a career in education, writing, media and more.

Why Study English at CSUN?

Choose Your Option

Pursue your area of interest under the broader category of English. We have three options for English major students:

Literature: Learn to analyze and critique English literary traditions.
Creative Writing: Hone your narrative, verse or playwriting skills.
Rhetoric and Composition: Study the evolution of language and the art of writing.

Passionate Faculty

Work with nationally recognized scholars and writers in small classroom settings. Our faculty have published reviews, essays, poems, short stories and novels. They will help nurture your craft and give you insights into great works of poetry and literature. Be encouraged and inspired in the Department of English.

Teacher Associate Program

Gain experience teaching in the classroom with our Teaching Associate Program. If you qualify, you will have the opportunity to teach composition to CSUN undergraduates as the sole instructor. You will receive a stipend and support from a mentor professor during the school year.

What You'll Learn

With an M.A. in English, you'll be prepared to analyze literature and compose your own works. You will study British, American and other diverse works. You'll study creative, linguistic, and rhetorical theories. You will be able to apply your critical reading and writing skills to a variety of fields.

The M.A. in English consists of three options: Literature, Creative Writing, and Rhetoric and Composition.

All three options offer the same core courses in:

English theory
Genre studies
Cultural or textual studies
Language or rhetoric studies

Rhetoric and Composition

In this option, you'll learn advanced theories on persuasive speaking and writing. You'll understand the history of rhetoric and analyze techniques through reading diverse literature.

In your option courses, you will take advanced seminars on rhetoric and composition studies. For your culminating experience, you will complete a graduate project or pass a comprehensive exam.

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 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,542 per year

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

Living Cost in California State University - Northridge

CAD 18,304 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
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 85
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Associated Students International Matador Scholarship:

Award amount: $3,000
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic ability, financial need, and promotion of international student involvement

Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:

Award amount: $500
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, future educational and career goals, and student involvement

Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award:

Award amount: $8,000
Eligibility: Continuing CSUN undergraduate students who entered as freshmen in Fall 2023 and completed at least 30 units
Requirements: Leadership involvement, academic achievements, and campus involvement

MSP Tanni Block Memorial LGBTQIA+ Scholarship:

Award amount: $1,250
Eligibility: Continuing undergraduate or graduate students (including international students) with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Requirements: Advocacy and involvement with LGBTQIA+ communities, leadership experience, and commitment to inclusivity

Alumni Higher Education Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: CSUN alumni pursuing graduate education at CSUN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, personal statement, and letter of recommendation

International Graduate Student Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Continuing international graduate students (F-1 status)
Requirements: Academic achievements and graduate student status

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.