Program Overview
The English M.A. provides a comprehensive education in literary study that is designed to foster thorough scholarship and to develop a student’s ability to pursue independent research.
English, M.A.
Admission Requirements
The requirements for all applicants are as follows:
- Online graduate admission application
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- GRE (cannot be more than 5 years old)
- Writing sample
Application Deadline Dates
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: No admission
International Applicants
- Fall: April 1
- Spring: September 1
- Summer: No admission
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How to Apply
All individuals who would like to apply to an NC Central graduate program (except the law program) must apply using the correct online graduate admission application.