Master of English

Summary of Program Requirements

  1. Registration:  A minimum of one year enrollment
  2. Advising:  2 meetings per semester with assigned advisor
  3. Coursework requirements (see below)
  4. A positive evaluation on the comprehensive examination
  5. Completion of above requirements within 6 years of matriculation at the university of Dallas.

Course requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English

  1. Ten courses (30 credits), with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  2. No thesis or foreign language requirement

The courses must include the following:

  • ENG 5315:  Introduction to Literary Study, taught each fall term
  • Five graduate level seminars in English literature

Notes

  • Transfer credits:  Refer to Graduate School Policies for transfer credit information.
  • Language proficiency:  Before beginning the M.A. thesis the candidate will demonstrate a reading competency in Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, or Italian. The language requirement may be met by completing an upper level language course with a grade of B or better or by passing an examination in translation.

Application

  • Completed application form
  • Statement of purpose (750 words max)
  • Intellectual autobiography (750 word max)
  • Official transcripts of previous college work
  • General GRE test scores (from within the last five years)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A sample of academic writing
  • Applications will be evaluated regardless of undergraduate major.

Course Information

Courses in English