Program Overview

English, MA Program Details

The English, MA program is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech. The program is available on the Blacksburg campus.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• TOEFL IBT: 90
  • TOEFL reading sub-score: 20
  • TOEFL listening sub-score: 20
  • TOEFL speaking sub-score: 20
• IELTS (TOEFL alternative): 6.5
• GRE: not needed
• Letter(s) of recommendation: 3 required
• Required supplemental materials:
  • Writing Sample (15-20 pp.)
  • Personal Statement (~500 words)
  • CV

Program Structure

• Admission terms: Fall
• Admission application deadlines: Jan 24, 2025 for Fall 2025
• Institution code: 5859
• Minimum total credit hours required for the degree: 36
• Total minimum credit hour requirement of graded graduate-level courses: 27
• Total minimum credit hour requirement of Project and Report: 0
• Total minimum credit hour requirement of Research: as applicable

Degree Options

• Thesis or non-thesis options

Core Courses

• Engl 5014: Intro to Literary Research
• Engl 5024: Critical Theory in English Studies

Other Requirements

See program website for details.