Overview

In perusing your MA in English at University of North Carolina Greensboro you select one of three distinct Plans of Study.

The curriculum

Thesis Plan: 30 hours of course work, a committee of three faculty members, a thesis (one long paper or two shorter papers), and a foreign language requirement. This plan is usually selected by students who want to continue on with a PHD and/or teach.

Teaching Composition Plan: 36 hours of course work (no committee, no thesis, no foreign language requirement). This plan is for those who may want to go on to a PHD but also for those who opt to teach at a community college. We have a long-standing relationship with GTCC and some students toward the end of their MA degree may apply for an internship through their FIT (Faculty-in-Training) Program.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The Critical Canon and Contemporary Issues

Modern Literary and Cultural Theory

Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Theory

Studies in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory

Cultural Studies

Feminist Theory and Women Writers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of all previous work showing a major or graduate work in English, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate major.

Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic achievements.

Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.

At the upload button labeled “Supplemental Materials A” attach the Word document that contains your writing sample.

At the upload button labeled “Supplemental Materials B” (or "Resume") attach one Word document that contains in this order a) statement of purpose (1-2 pages) with your name at the top, and b) your current CV or resume.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24348 USD / year

≈ 24348 USD / year
Out-of-State

24348 USD / year

≈ 24348 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8570 USD / year

≈ 8570 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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

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Overview

The curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greensboro

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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