The Master of Arts in English program at UWF is home to a vibrant community of scholars and creative writers who are passionate about the study of literature, discourse, and print culture. The degree offers an opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors and to pursue individual research interests. Small class sizes (strictly limited to 20 students) are the norm.

Graduates of the M.A. program in English are highly successful writers, speakers, presenters, leaders, and educators who possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

Some students may also wish to pursue the degree for purely philosophical reasons.  The study of literature provides exposure to the world of ideas and the aesthetics of the written and printed word. Courses in the program cover both canonical and non-canonical works of fiction and nonfiction. Courses also provide broad exposure to texts from a wide range of historical periods and cultures. Students interested in the program are welcome to visit the department and meet with faculty to discuss individual research interests and career goals.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Listening: 19.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 7.0)

  For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.
• Other test requirements: GRE Test required (unless student's GPA is above 80.0 out of 100)
  • Min GRE requirement: (Min Verbal: 153.0, Min Writing: 5.0)

Other fees:

• General Fees: $1,876 per year
• International Student SEVIS Fee: $100 per year
• Orientation Fee: $50 (one time)