Overview

The English program from Wright State University includes a flexible curriculum that you can customize to meet your personal as well as professional goals in two years of study—and the courses provide advanced instruction in the kinds of writing, research, critical thinking, creative analysis, and global cultural studies that local, national, and international employers value. The English graduate program also has funding opportunities that can make completing your M.A. degree more affordable.

Key Features

All graduates of the MA program in English can:

comprehend, evaluate, interpret, and analyze significant texts in genres, traditions, and mediums appropriate for their focus of study

produce written documents that conform to the conventions of style and argumentation commonly used in the disciplines associated with English

conduct research using the methods, materials, and documentation systems that are standard in the disciplines associated with English

critically appraise the roles that literature, language, and writing play in culture

apply skills and concepts relative to the fields of English Studies to a range of professional endeavors that emphasize critical thinking, reading, writing, communication, and research

plan, manage, revise, complete, and evaluate advanced research-based projects

Careers

Recent graduates of the program are:

fully-funded students in competitive Ph.D. programs

employed as technical writers locally and in major cities across the country

teaching English as a second language abroad

running their own businesses

Programme Structure

Courses include:

TESOL Grammar

TESOL Internship

Methods and Materials of Research in TESOL

Discourse Analysis

TESOL: Speaking and Listening

TESOL: Reading and Writing

TESOL Theory and Culture

TESOL Practices & Materials

TEFL Theory and Culture

TEFL Practices & Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School, applicants for regular standing in the M.A. program in English must present a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (based on a 4.0 system) or an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5, but with a 3.0 or better for the last 60 semester or 90 quarter hours earned toward the undergraduate degree.

Applicants whose overall grade point average is between 2.5 and 2.7 (based on a 4.0 scale)—or less than 2.5 but above 2.3, if the grade point average for the last 60 semester or 90 quarter hours earned toward the undergraduate degree is 2.7 or better—may be admitted to conditional standing.

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

24714 USD / year

≈ 24714 USD / year
Out-of-State

24714 USD / year

≈ 24714 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14726 USD / year

≈ 14726 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English.

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Overview

Key Features

Careers

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

Dayton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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