About the course

Students graduating from this program will:

　　Create sophisticated academic arguments that situate texts within aesthetic, social, and historical context.

　　Produce work in dialogue with current and historical conversations in the field,

　　Evaluate and engage methodological approaches appropriate to academic discourse,

　　Develop and defend, both orally and in writing, their critical perspectives,

　　Synthesize an understanding of interrelations across diverse fields of study,

　　Demonstrate a broad grounding in the diversity of fields in English studies.

　　Produce written work in a vivid, appropriate style that demonstrates mastery of mechanics and grammar.

　　The Department of English offers the Master of Arts in English, which focuses on literary study, as well as two emphasis areas that allow students to concentrate their studies in a particular area: 1) Language and Rhetoric, and 2) Manuscript, Print Culture, and Editing. Through courses in English and American literature, creative and expository writing, film, linguistics, composition/rhetoric, literary criticism, the history of books and print culture, as well as editing, these programs of study are designed to prepare students for teaching, research, and writing careers, for careers in editing, and for further study at the doctoral level. The 31-hour M.A. in English is designed for students desiring a general background in English and American literature and is strongly recommended for students planning further graduate study in English and/or American literature.

　　The Language and Rhetoric emphasis is designed for students who wish to combine graduate study of literature with the study of linguistics and/or composition and rhetoric. This emphasis is recommended for students interested in teaching in community colleges or secondary schools and for students interested in pursuing the Ph.D. in composition and rhetoric or linguistics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kansas City
Fall (August), 2024	Kansas City
Spring (January), 2025	Kansas City
Fall (August), 2025	Kansas City
Spring (January), 2026	Kansas City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Missouri - Kansas City

Students must provide complete and official certificates of all degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, grade reports and examination records. Secondary-school records must be submitted as well as college/university transcripts or credentials. All previous undergraduate work must include syllabi of courses taken with literal translations. If documents are in another language, applicants must also provide a literal English translation. The minimum score is 61iBT (internet Based Test) or a score of 5.5 on the IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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