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    Reading and Writing (MEd)

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    Amherst, USMEdIn-person2 years
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    51%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    $85.00
    App fee

    Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 2-year, in-person MEd program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    Program focuses on critical multiliteracies including reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing in multicultural and multilingual contexts. Includes coursework, field-based projects in schools and community settings, and a practicum for licensure seekers.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Education #112

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,865.00
    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 Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452.
    Is Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Reading and Writing (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 51%.