Study MA in English at University of Illinois Chicago in the USA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of English offers work leading to degrees in English at both the master’s and doctoral levels. The department offers the MA with three concentrations: English Studies, Creative Writing, and English Education. The department offers the PhD in English Studies and Creative Writing. Interdepartmental concentrations in Gender and Women’s Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Second Language Teaching are available to both MA and PhD students.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,530.00 per year

Books and Supplies - 1400

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

1200 West Harrison St. Chicago,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60607, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Baccalaureate Field Applicants who intend to concentrate in English Studies or English Education must have an undergraduate major in English or the equivalent that includes a balanced program in English and American literature beyond the level of sophomore surveys. Applicants who intend to concentrate in Creative Writing may have an undergraduate major or a graduate degree in any field, if they show substantial evidence of ability to complete the work in literature required for the degree in English. Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study and for all graduate work.

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