Why Pursue a English Master's Degree
The English program enables students to advance in the field by studying approaches to diverse languages, literatures, and cultures; preparing students to teach literature and writing; and developing the intellectual, practical, and critical skills necessary for professional advancement.
We have diverse and highly trained faculty who offer a range of courses in Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Linguistics, and Global, Multilingual, and Multiethnic Literatures. Additionally, we offer graduate-level certificates in Creative Writing, Linguistics, and Rhetoric and Composition, as well as study abroad opportunities in London, England and Urbino, Italy.
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
| English (MA) | ||
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 | |
| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Writing Sample | Required | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2026 | May 1 | May 1 | |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | June 1 | |
| Spring 2027 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2027 | May 1 | May 1 | |
Funding Opportunities
ResourcesCareer Options
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
- Presenting at the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Research competition
- Presenting at regional and national conferences
- Thesis options are available in English Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, and Creative Writing
