Overview

The English program at Worcester State University cover a range of topics, from literature and literary theory to writing theory and teaching to research methods. In fact, research is an integral component of the program, and you are encouraged to turn your seminar papers into conference papers and articles.

You may also have the opportunity to pursue a graduate assistantship in Worcester State’s Writing Center and at our online scholarly journal, Currents in Teaching and Learning, or our online news and literary magazine, The New Worcester Spy. After completion of your coursework, you either take 2 area exams or research and write a thesis, a book-length study of some area of literature, literary theory, or rhetoric.

Careers

While many graduates of this program have continued their studies beyond the master’s level, others have found great success as English teachers in public schools across the state. In fact, this program is well-suited for English teachers who need a master’s degree to complete the final step in obtaining professional educator licensure in Massachusetts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Structure of the English Language

Methods of Graduate Research

Theory and Teaching of Writing

Modern Rhetorical Theory

Donne, Herbert, and 17th-Century British Poetry

Pastoral Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution of higher education
Completed graduate application, including fee and essay explaining reason for pursuing this degree program
Official transcripts (Official Course-by-Course transcript evaluation required for all college level courses taken outside of the United States.)
Two current letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources (Less than 6 months old)
Results of an English proficiency assessment, if academic background was not taught in English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6237 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6237 USD / year

≈ 6237 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6237 USD / year

≈ 6237 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

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