Program Overview
The English at Arkansas State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Jonesboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The English department aids in helping its graduates secure employment or enter doctoral programs. Members of the department write recommendations, provide contacts, and secure job interviews. To date the department record has been outstanding. ASU graduates have been employed throughout the country in business, industry, and education. Though we recognize that one of our important tasks is to prepare high school and community college teachers, some of our students have been accepted in Ph.D. programs at such universities as Iowa, Arizona, Tennessee, Texas Christian, Kentucky, and Missouri.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students seeking admission into the Master of Arts in English must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the specific program requirements.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution with the appropriate undergraduate background in the field of the proposed academic emphasis and a grade point average of 3.00 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. (A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1, F-0). The appropriate undergraduate background must include a minimum of 18 semester hours of course work, exclusive of any basic education courses, in the proposed field of the graduate major. All courses attempted, including any repeated courses, are considered in the computation of the grade point average.
Students who do not meet the requirements as stated above may be granted admission at the master\'s degree level provided they have a grade point average of 2.50 overall or a 2.75 average on the last 60 hours.
- Applicants for admission to the master\'s degree program who have not completed the appropriate undergraduate background will be assessed undergraduate course deficiencies.
- Applicants from an unaccredited college, who have satisfactory grades and a satisfactory undergraduate program, may be admitted with an entrance condition of 12 semester hours.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arkansas State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, United States
Arkansas State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 12 months