Program Overview
The English with an Emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition at Florida State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 with an Emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English with an Emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition 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
- At least twelve hours of course work in rhetoric, from the following: ENC 5700, ENG 5028, ENC 5720, LAE 5370, LAE 5946; and ENG 6939 when the topic is rhetoric.
- Six hours of thesis credit or other course credit.
- ENG 5079 (Issues in Literary and Cultural Studies).
- 12 additional hours of course work.
- As a final requirement, students emphasizing rhetoric and composition must complete and defend a thesis or take a portfolio examination.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The online application opens on August 1, 2015 for admission to the fall semester 2016, and it closes on December 17, 2015. The following items are required to complete an application:
- Submit an electronic application at https://admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/
- The following items should be uploaded in the supporting documents portion of the application
- Statement of Purpose (250-500 words describing the applicant\'s academic and professional experience and goals)
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample (applicants to the literature or rhetoric program should submit a critical essay; applicants to the creative writing program should submit 10 poems, a story, or a chapter from a novel)
- GRE Scores GRE Scores (Please note: GRE General Test scores are required for all degree applications: the GRE Subject Test is not required for any degree application)
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Submit letters of recommendation through the electronic application. Note: Our online application system does not support submission of recommendation letters via Interfolio.
- Submit the application fee upon completion of the electronic application.
- Submit official transcripts (from every university attended) and GRE scores to:
Florida State University
282 Champions Way
PO Box 3062400
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida 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 Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-12-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months