Study Accelerated Master's Program of English at University of Arizona in the USA, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Accelerated Master's Program of English

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in English offers instruction in English and American literature, giving you analytical tools, diverse perspectives and historical depth for exploring the present through the lens of the past. The broad range of course options include studies in Old English literature, regionally focused work and modern literature in a variety of genres - mixed-media stories, moving images, folklore and more. If you are interested in a career in teaching, you can focus on instruction in composition, writing, and English as a Second/Foreign Language, among other preparation. An accelerated option allows for the completion of both a B.A. and M.A. within five years.

Which department am I in?

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$35,012.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/04/2026

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Any English major may apply to the program during the Spring semester of their junior year. (In some cases students may be able to apply in their senior year; please contact the Program Coordinator for information.) You must have an excellent academic record and the ability to balance your coursework in a fast-paced program.

To be considered for admission, you must fulfill the following minimum requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credit hours will be required at the time of application; a minimum of 90 undergraduate credit hours will be required at the time of entry into the AMP. If the student's GPA falls below 3.30 at the time s/he has completed 90 units, the student will not be admitted into the program. Courses taken for audit may not be included in the total number of units counted for eligibility or admission.
  2. Completion of at least 12 units of upper-division in English or American literature courses at the UA prior to entering the program.
  3. Units still graded Incomplete, units graded Pass/Fail or units taken as audit will not count toward the requirement of the 12 units in the major.
  4. Completion or near completion of general education requirements.
  5. Submission of a graduate application and payment of a graduate application fee.
  6. Demonstration of the maturity necessary for success in an accelerated, highly competitive program.
  7. Expectation to complete the undergraduate degree within four years. The undergraduate degree requirements must be completed before the student is eligible to have the Master's degree awarded.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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