Overview

Intended for those who wish to pursue the advanced study of literature in English within the context of the Western tradition of culture and thought, students tailor a curriculum to gain excellent preparation for a career in teaching, higher education, journalism, law or business. It is also an excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue a doctorate at any university, in any number of programs in the humanities.

Program's purpose

The goal of the English program from University of Dallas is to develop and perfect a student's capacities for sophisticated and independent thinking about literature, through which one can reach wisdom about the human condition. Therefore, it is focused on the humanities, broadly understood, as this combination allows students to achieve an unusual depth and breadth of understanding. Students are encouraged to integrate their literary studies with the integrated and overlapping traditions of philosophy, politics, and culture.

Who is this program for

An undergraduate degree in English is not prerequisite for entrance. The master's program is designed for those interested in deepening their knowledge and competence in the analysis of and the writing about literature and students who want to increase their knowledge of the English literary tradition and the philosophy and theory of art.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Epic

Dante

Tragedy and Comedy

Milton

Chaucer

Shakespeare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application form
A $50 non-refundable application fee (paid online)
Two letters of recommendation - your recommender's contact information will be collected during the online application process. Each recommender will receive an email from UD requesting that they upload their letter of recommendation through a secure application portal.
A statement of purpose (max. 750 words)
An intellectual autobiography (max. 750 words)
A sample of academic writing (max. 6,000 words)
Official transcripts sent directly to theGraduate Admissions Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
General GRE test scores (from within the last five years)

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

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year
Out-of-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 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

Program's purpose

Who is this program for

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

Dallas

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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