Master's in English

English is a Masters program taught at Victor Valley College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The English Master of Arts degree is for students who want to continue studying literature, creative communication, and critical thought. The program focuses on a more sophisticated understanding of literary expression through cultural history, with academic options that can lead to doctoral work and an academic career while also building skills for work outside academia.

Courses take place in-person at Acadia University. The program includes a thesis, scholarly methods courses, and electives, followed by thesis completion. ENGL 5960 runs across the terms, alongside ENGL 5060 and ENGL 5543, with electives (ENGL 5xx3) scheduled in both the first and second terms.

The thesis topic is on a topic of the student’s own choosing. The program is described as a small graduate program with engagement, mentorship, and support from professors and other students during a 12-month master’s-level experience. Graduates have gone on to doctoral studies and also into teaching, journalism, publishing, and public relations.

Modules

• ENGL 5960 Thesis
• ENGL 5060 Scholarly methods
• ENGL 5xx3 Elective
• ENGL 5543 Scholarly methods
• ENGL 5960 Thesis Completion

The minimum requirements for admission in English at Victor Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Victor Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Victor Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in English.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• An Honours degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree from an approved university.
• Candidates possessing a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses.
• At least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60h) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
• Applicants to all MEd programs must have at least a B average (73-76%) in their final two years of full-time equivalent (60h) university study.
• Admission is highly competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• For research-based programs, admission is centred on evidence of overall academic excellence, including research ability, critical thinking, writing ability, and knowledge of and aptitude for the area of research interest.

Please check detail of study units at https://www2.acadiau.ca/academics/graduate/english.html

• Teaching
• Journalism
• Publishing
• Public relations
• Doctoral studies

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.