Auburn University, Alabama, Auburn - Courses & Fees

Auburn, Alabama

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Master of Arts [M.A] in English at the Auburn University is a 2 year, 30-credit program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
Master of Arts, or MA, in English will advance students writing and research skills while providing students with an experience as university-level writing teacher.
Students will be well prepared for careers in writing, editing, business, secondary and community college teaching, and other professions seeking broadly educated individuals with excellent analytic and communication skills.
Many of our MA graduates pursue teaching and research careers and go on to attend doctoral programs in English, while others use their training to develop their craft as creative writers.
College offer three graduate tracks:

Creative Writing

Literature

Rhetoric and Composition

Important Dates

Applicant should submit all required materials at least 90 days before the first day of class of the semester in which the student wishes to begin graduate study.

Event	End Date
Priority Payment Deposit and I20 Documents Submission Deadline	Apr 30, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$16471	$16471
Miscellaneous expenses	$3614	$3614
Total Fees	$20085	$20085

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus)	$7499

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree.
Students may satisfy this requirement in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish, or any other language approved by the director of graduate studies.
A GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.

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Career and Placement after Course

Employment Areas for Master of Arts [MA] (English Literature):

Education
BPOs and KPOs
Publishing
Theatre, Media, and Entertainment
Corporate
Writing
Advertising and Public

Job Profile for Master of Arts [MA] (English Literature):

Editor or Assistant Editor
Web Content Writer
Academic Writer
Teacher
Translator
Public Servant
Quality Control Executive
Theater Actor

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship	$1000	No	N/A
KC Mahindra Scholarship	$5542	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	$4000	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023