Overview

This flexible program offers students an opportunity to discover more about the world they live in, learn to appreciate the artistic works of fellow human beings, and develop literary and language aptitudes of their own. The program prepares students for any profession requiring a high degree of skill and comprehension in oral and written communication.

The program prepares students to pursue doctoral studies and careers in teaching, professional writing, and editing.

Careers

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - English program from

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

prepares students with a variety of skills in demand, including the ability to write and communicate effectively. There are opportunities in education, business, government, and non-profit organizations. Students may choose to go down the educational route with careers in teaching, or they can go down the business route, where they will find a wealth of opportunities in content creation, copywriting, editing, and communications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Theory
Studies in Literary History
Studies in Genre
Studies in British Literature
Studies in American Literature
Studies in Comparative Literature
Studies in Mexican American Literature
Studies in Ethnic Literature
Studies in Gender and Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in English or a minimum of 12 upper‐level undergraduate hours in English or related field.

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.

GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral). GRE School Code: 6570.

Writing sample, a written academic paper suitable for an upper-division course

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

17673 USD / year

≈ 17673 USD / year
Out-of-State

17673 USD / year

≈ 17673 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9573 USD / year

≈ 9573 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 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

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

Texas City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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