About Master’s Program,
The English Department offers an MA degree in English with optional concentrations in Creative Writing, Writing Studies, Poetry and Poetics, and Gender and Literature. Students may also complete the interdisciplinary concentration in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
Students admitted to graduate study in the Department of English normally follow a 30-hour program of courses leading to the Master of Arts in English.
Those whose undergraduate degree was not in English or Literature may be asked to complete a 39-hour program.
All students satisfy 12 hours of distribution requirements in graduate literature, selecting from courses in Medieval/Early Modern, British and North American Romantics/19th Century, and British and North American 20th-21st Century.
Additional courses are chosen as appropriate to students’ interests or concentration requirements.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
A bachelor’s degree is required to complete a graduate-level degree or non-degree study.
Most graduate programs look for at least a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA for undergraduate studies.
Unofficial transcripts and test scores (TOEFL, GRE, etc.) are sufficient for the purposes of submitting your application. Official copies of transcripts and test scores sent to the Graduate School directly from the institution or testing company are not required until after an application decision has been made.
Graduate examination scores (GRE and/or GMAT) are not required by the Graduate School, but they may be required for the program to which you are applying. Please review the department website for additional information.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The University of Maine has one of the least expensive tuition rates of all the flagship universities in the Northeast. When every dollar counts, make sure you choose a university that provides world-class education at a competitive price. Whether you are a prospective student exploring our 1000+ funding opportunities, or a current student looking for support navigating the funding process, we have opportunities for you.
The minimum award for an academic year position, based on 2024-2025 figures is:
- $17,000 USD for master’s students
- $20,000 USD for doctoral students
Deciding to pursue graduate education is an important decision. That’s why the Graduate School is committed to assisting prospective and current students with finding ways to fund their education. While the top three ways to receive funding support are through assistantships, fellowships, or scholarships, there are alternative ways to find support whether through loans or other third party sources.
Application Requirement,
A complete degree application should include the following:
- Completed online application
- Including an essay & resume
- Three letters of recommendation*
- Official transcript of all previous college or university work
- Official test scoresif applicable
- $65 application fee
*Required for most programs. Check with your department about admission requirements before starting your application.
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
- $65 application fee
