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    English (MA)

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    Rochester, USMAIn-person1 year
    $64,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    47%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    22
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    English (MA) at University of Rochester is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $64,500.

    About the program

    One-year intensive program offering tracks in Literature & Media, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, and Selznick Film Preservation. Students enroll in graduate seminars, work with PhD faculty, and complete a capstone MA essay or exam.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min All international students whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English language proficiency through the submission of official test scores from one of the following exams. Scores more than two years old from the application deadline are not valid. IELTS, TOEFL or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and Duolingo are the accepted exams.
    IELTS
    required
    Min All international students whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English language proficiency through the submission of official test scores from one of the following exams. Scores more than two years old from the application deadline are not valid. IELTS, TOEFL or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and Duolingo are the accepted exams.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,146.00
    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 English (MA) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for English (MA) at University of Rochester is $64,500 across 30 required credits.
    Is English (MA) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    English (MA) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does English (MA) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    English (MA) at University of Rochester is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How competitive is English (MA) at University of Rochester?
    English (MA) at University of Rochester reports an acceptance rate of approximately 47%.
    How large is the English (MA) at University of Rochester cohort?
    English (MA) at University of Rochester typically enrolls around 22 students per cohort.