Study Master of Arts in English - English Studies at Ball State University in the USA,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in English studies allows students to pursue graduate studies in English in more than one discipline. Students may wish to continue coursework in creative writing, in literary theory, in digital literacies, or in preparation to teach English as a second language (TESOL). The degree is designed to serve students wishing to prepare for doctoral work, satisfy requirements for a teaching license, or take a terminal master’s degree. In close consultation with your faculty advisor, you can design the program that makes sense for your personal and professional goals.

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$27,918.00 per year

University Technology Fee -$300

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Ball State University - Main Campus

2000 W. University Ave.,

Muncie,

Indiana,

47306, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$27,918.00 per year

University Technology Fee -$300

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Ball State University - Main Campus

2000 W. University Ave.,

Muncie,

Indiana,

47306, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for regular admission for a licensure, graduate certificate, or master's degree program, you must meet one of the criteria below - earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution. Earned at least 9 graduate credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Have a conferred master's or doctoral degree from an institution recognized by an USDE accrediting association.At Ball State, we have two tiers of admission criteria for international students who wish to pursue a graduate degree: Minimum standards for International Admissions and the Graduate School: NACES member credential evaluation for transcripts from non-U.S. institutions.

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