Murray State University, Kentucky, Murray - Courses & Fees

Murray, Kentucky

University Public College

The Master of Arts in English is a 30-hour degree comprising advanced coursework in research methods and content areas. It may be completed in as few as two years and is available on-campus or fully online.
The program is designed primarily for teachers in high schools and middle schools, prospective postsecondary instructors, students who want to lay foundations for doctoral work, and persons who simply love literature.
The objectives of the MA program in English are
- to prepare teachers of language, literature and composition at the college and secondary school levels,
- to provide a broad foundation for those wishing to pursue further graduate study;
- to meet the special needs of a variety of pre-professional programs.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jun 28, 2023
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Oct 15, 2023

Academic Eligibility:

Undergraduate major or minor in English Literature or substantial equivalent thereof.
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Indian Student Eligibility:

The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Class 11 and 12.
GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].

English Language proficiency:

For non-native speakers of English, a TOEFL score of 22 for each section of the iBT;
aAn IELTS score of 7.0 with no band lower than 6.5, or a previous degree earned from an accredited U.S. institution subject to departmental standards.

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Three Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Financial Guarantee or Bank Statement – Students have to submit a bank statement that shows they have sufficient balance to stays in the USA.
Copy of Passport – Submission of Passport Copy is required.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

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