M.A. in English
at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Public University
College of Arts and Sciences

M.A. in English
at
NEIU
Overview

NEIU`s College of Arts and Sciences offers M.A. in English Degree program. The 18 months course of M.A. in English is offered by the NEIU. To pursue Degree M.A. in English fees for international students is USD 17480.0. The NEIU M.A. in English requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 2.75/4.

Duration	18 months
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹15.14 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

M.A. in English
at
NEIU
Highlights

Northeastern's M.A. in English offers advanced courses in a variety of fields for current high school teachers, those preparing for Ph.D. programs, or others seeking to improve their skills in reading, writing, and critical analysis
While the program officially offers two distinct tracks–Literature and Composition–students regularly complete their electives for either with a combination of courses from both tracks
The graduate program in English develops skills in critical thinking, writing, and research, encourages intellectual curiosity, and provides training for careers and professional advancement in related fields such as teaching, editorial work, journalism, publishing, writing, and research

M.A. in English
at
NEIU
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 2.75/4
Applicant must possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or recognized international college or university

A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required

Literature concentration:-

Applicants seeking admission to the MA program in English, Literature concentration, must have a BA in English (or a minimum of 30 credit hours of undergraduate work in literature and composition), including reasonable coverage of British and American literature and at least one course in Literary Criticism

Composition concentration:-

Applicants seeking admission to the MA program in English, Composition concentration, must have a BA in English, English Education, or a related field subject to the approval of the Graduate Committee in Composition

Students who do not meet these requirements may be offered a provisional admission and allowed to complete their undergraduate training at NEIU prior to taking courses toward the MA degree
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TOEFL

Marks - 79/120
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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GRE scores are not required for admission, but they may be submitted to supplement an application

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International applicants who do not meet the English language proficiency minimum scores for graduate admission, but who meet all other academic requirements, may be considered for conditional admission in conjunction with School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning (SAELL). SAELL provides training for international students to meet the English language proficiency requirement
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M.A. in English
at
NEIU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Two letters of recommendation

Step two

Additional documents required

Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended
Statement of goals and objectives - should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualified for graduate study (discuss specific English courses, papers, projects, etc.)
Proof of English langauge proficiency
Writing sample between 10-15 pages
Bank letter(s) from each sponsor’s financial institution, if any
Copy of passport photo page
Financial statements
Writing sample of academic or professional writing - that demonstrates their critical thinking and/or research strengths and indicates their ability to do well in advanced study in English Literature or Composition. The writing sample should not exceed 15 pages in length, and should preferably be work completed for an upper-division undergraduate course in English or for a graduate-level English course. (Those who cannot meet this requirement may petition the Graduate Coordinator for admission in a written statement.)

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.neiu.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/departments/english/english-ma

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 30 = INR 2.6 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Payment can be made in three or four equal installments in each semester

Step five

Application deadline

Summer (May): 1st Mar

Fall (Aug): 15th June

Spring (Jan): 1st Oct

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

M.A. in English
at
NEIU
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,14,118

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,25,142
Transportation	INR 1,46,561
Books and supplies	INR 1,55,916
Personal expense	INR 4,78,662
Mandatory fee	INR 1,38,765
Total approximate fees	INR 17,45,046