Overview

What makes University of Wisconsin Milwaukee different? They focus exclusively on modernity from the early modern to the present, in courses that combine theoretical ambition with historical rigor. Building on UWM’s long tradition of groundbreaking theoretical work, our faculty are at the center of some of the most exciting developments in English studies today.

What you'll learn

The English department faculty has special strengths in a large number of areas, including creative writing, American literature, post-colonialism, Native American studies, digital literature, cinema and media studies, queer theory, feminism and women’s studies, visual and scientific rhetoric, and Irish studies, among many others.

The department offers concentrations in Literature and Cultural Theory, Rhetoric, Writing, and Community Engagement, Creative Writing, and Media, Cinema and Digital Studies. Teaching assistantships are available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories in Public Rhetorics and Community Engagement
Research Methods in Rhetorics, Literacies, and Community Engagement
History of Rhetoric and Writing Studies
Writing for Nonprofits
Topics in Advanced Communications
The Rhetoric of Argument

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate major in English or related field, with appropriate background for proposed concentration of study: Plan A, broad background in English and American literature; Plan B, literature, linguistics, and/or composition; Plan C, literature and creative writing; Plan G, professional writing; Plan H, background in media studies, film studies, or digital and/or popular culture.
Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Three letters of recommendation to the Department’s Director of Graduate Studies from persons familiar with applicant’s academic ability and achievement.
A sample of academic writing.
For Plan C admission, an applicant must also submit samples of original fiction or poetry.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

27090 USD / year

≈ 27090 USD / year
Out-of-State

27090 USD / year

≈ 27090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13659 USD / year

≈ 13659 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What you'll learn

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

Milwaukee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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