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    MA. in English

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    Boston, USMAIn-person2 years
    $64,860.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    50%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    19
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MA. in English at Boston College is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $64,860.

    About the program

    The program requires graduate seminars, a theory course, proficiency in a foreign language, Introduction to Advanced Research, and a comprehensive exam.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The general GRE score is optional. There is no "cut-off" point for GRE scores. Generally we expect the verbal and writing scores to be in the 80th - 99th percentile range. We do not look at the quantitative score.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Official TOEFL/IELTS scores are accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test or 7.0 or higher on the IELTS test is required.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Official TOEFL/IELTS scores are accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test or 7.0 or higher on the IELTS test is required.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA. in English at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA. in English at Boston College is $64,860 across 30 required credits.
    Is MA. in English at Boston College online or in-person?
    MA. in English at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MA. in English at Boston College take to complete?
    MA. in English at Boston College is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is MA. in English at Boston College?
    MA. in English at Boston College reports an acceptance rate of approximately 50%.
    How large is the MA. in English at Boston College cohort?
    MA. in English at Boston College typically enrolls around 19 students per cohort.