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Master of Arts - English

Washington State University

Pullman — Pullman, Washington, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 31,704
Application Fee
USD 90
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Arts in English at Washington State University (WSU) offers two emphases. Master of Arts in English: Literature Emphasis This broad program provides a solid foundation for more specialized doctoral study in English or American literature, American studies, comparative literature, or postcolonial anglophone literatures, as well as for professional training in such areas as law, information technology, divinity, journalism, and business. Students pursuing an M.A. in literature may choose either to write a thesis or to prepare a final portfolio. Master of Arts in English: Rhetoric and Composition Emphasis This program allows students to specialize in the theory and pedagogy of composition. The degree is designed to prepare candidates for teaching positions at the college level or for doctoral programs with a specialization in composition and rhetoric. Language proficiency requirements are based on the candidate’s expected needs and may be met by linguistics or other language studies. Candidates in this degree option must fulfill the following requirements. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate a broad understanding of contemporary English Studies and its various sub-disciplines. Demonstrate substantial knowledge of more specialized areas within English Studies, accompanied by the ability to locate and synthesize scholarship in such. Demonstrate the ability to conduct original research in such sub-disciplines as literary studies, rhetorical theory, composition studies, digital technology, second-language learning, etc. Demonstrate the ability to present original research findings to appropriate academic audiences. Demonstrate the ability to write scholarly essays or to create texts of other kinds which articulate new claims and present the results of original research and thinking. Demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses in English Studies, including, for example, Freshman Composition, Writing Research Papers, introductory courses in literary or rhetorical study, etc.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 31,704
Application fee
USD 90
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Pullman

Pullman, Washington, United States

Washington State University

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Washington State University Everett is a student- and community-centered campus, located in the seventh-largest city in Washington State. Here in Everett, we have the unique opportunity to align world-class WSU academics directly with industry partners. Our high-demand bachelor’s degree programs are built specifically to achieve career-readiness and prepare you for the professional world. Real-world experience and small class sizes on our urban campus create a more personal and meaningful experience. At WSU Everett, you’re more than a number. Your relationships with faculty, staff and peers wi...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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