Overview

Key Features

Within the English program from Portland State University, students enroll for a variety of reasons. Some wish to teach in primary, secondary, or higher education. Others use the MA to prepare for doctoral study in English and related fields or for further study in law, public policy, or business. Many students enter the MA program simply with an enthusiasm for literature and the activities associated with the study of English: reading, writing, research, discussion, debate, interpretation, and analysis. The MA program trains students to become highly proficient in all of these skills and to apply them in various professional settings.

Outside the classroom, students benefit from a wide range of intellectual and cultural resources and opportunities. The department regularly organizes a variety of events, including talks by visiting academics, readings by writers and poets, research salons, and an annual graduate student colloquium that showcases the work of our students. Beyond campus, the city of Portland beckons with its cafes, bookstores, museums, concerts, and food carts.

Career opportunities:

Students graduate from the program as sophisticated readers and effective writers. They are trained to analyze complex problems and solve them with insight and imagination. Students also learn how to plan, research, implement, and evaluate long-term projects.

These skills will never become obsolete and they are highly sought after by employers in many different fields. Several of our recent graduates have been accepted for doctoral study at Cornell, Michigan, Rice, Toronto, Tufts, UC Santa Barbara, Wisconsin, and more. Many others find jobs as teachers and in the business or nonprofit sector. The department regularly runs information and training sessions on career paths after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research. Students

Independent Study

Cooperative Education/Internship

Reading and Conference

Writing and Conference

Workshop
Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose: Approximately 1,000 words explaining your reasons for choosing to undertake graduate work in English, your intellectual training, areas of interest, and why you have chosen to apply to Portland State.
Critical writing sample (15-20 pages total): A 15-20 page paper, or two papers totaling around 15-20 pages of writing, representing the applicant's best academic writing, often a revised essay from an undergraduate course or part of a senior project.
At least 2 letters of recommendation (3 letters preferred)
Unofficial transcripts: Submit an unofficial transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended.
C.V. / Resume: A C.V. or resume is optional but strongly recommended for applicants who would like to be considered for a graduate assistantship.
Graduate assistantship essay: See below for instructions.
GRE scores are not required.

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

8712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8712 USD / year

≈ 8712 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5904 USD / year

≈ 5904 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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