Overview

Why choose this program?

The English program of Virginia Tech offers electives that cover a broad range of topics, allowing you to personalize your degree to your area of interest while developing a variety of diverse skills which employers desire.

You can tailor your program by selecting from courses in literature, cultural studies, linguistics, critical theory, digital humanities, research methods, and composition.

Virginia Tech is a top-notch research institution and the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, where English is housed, offers a variety of opportunities which enable students to excel.

Our small program enables students to get individualized attention with award-winning and research-active faculty.

The interdisciplinary approach of the program enables students to interact with students and scholars from other programs as well, in areas such as philosophy, history, africana studies, and sociology.

Our MA students engage with students and scholars in our other graduate programs including artists for the MFA in English’s Visiting Writers Series and the speakers and researchers in the PhD Prorgam in Rhetoric and Writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Later English Authors

Studies in Early English Authors

Studies in Black American Literature

Topics in Language

Studies in Renaissance Literature

Studies in Medieval Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA 3.0 (4 Scale)

TOEFL/ IELTS (For all non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents)

Scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to us after you receive an offer of admission

Three letters of recommendation

Applicants are asked to provide a 15-20 page, double-spaced sample of analytical academic writing. This sample may be comprised of two shorter papers, though a single longer paper is preferred

A letter of interest (250-500 words) is required by the Department of English along with your latest Curriculum Vitae

Evidence of English Proficiency

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

32622 USD / year

≈ 32622 USD / year
Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

≈ 32622 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16232 USD / year

≈ 16232 USD / year

Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 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

Why choose this program?

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

Blacksburg

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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