Overview

In small upper-level English classes, you’ll find individual attention from our expert faculty who bring diverse and wide-ranging interests to the department.

The emphasis in literature challenges you through rigorous coursework to read text insightfully with personal application.

The emphasis in creative writing exposes you not only to craft and techniques important to original written expression, but also immerses you as a creative thinker through primary courses in literature and theory which help you understand your own role in literary history.

Emphasis Areas

Creative Writing

Literature

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Shakespeare
Grammar & the History of English
Literary Criticism and Theory
Creative Writing
Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction
British Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript(s) in both the native language and English from all secondary schools
Academic record and cumulative GPA (high school graduation or its equivalent). U.S. grade point average minimum is 2.5.
Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PPTE Academic.
Immunization Form: All students must submit proof of proper immunizations and a recent physician’s examination
Confirmation of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Out-of-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year

Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

1005 - 1867 USD / month

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Emphasis Areas

DID YOU KNOW?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Jefferson City

Funding

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