Study Master of Arts in English at Northern Kentucky University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

No matter your academic background, the Master of Arts in English (MAE) degree can be a powerful tool for your future success. The MAE is 30 credit hour degree program which allows you to take an array of composition and rhetoric, creative writing, and technical writing courses, as well as, if you choose, courses from other NKU graduate programs. The MAE also qualifies area high school English teachers for advancement in rank and pay.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$16,704.00 per year

Application deadline

15/04/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, South, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$16,704.00 per year

Application deadline

15/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree in English or a related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in major or cognate area coursework. Candidates with excellent writing skills and degrees outside English may be considered.

English Language Requirements:

The minimum scores for admission to programs are below. Keep in mind that you only need to submit ONE of the following:

TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT

IELTS: 6.5 band

Application deadline: Spring, Fall, Summer: Rolling.

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