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USD 28782

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

You love literature. You love writing. You love them both enough to want to pursue a higher degree in English. But you are also the practical sort who wants to position yourself for a variety of possible careers that are both personally and financially rewarding.

Duquesne University's new Master of Arts in English, Literature and Writing track, provides you with the best of both worlds: the literature classes of a traditional M.A. in English combined with engagement with a variety of forms of writing across different media and disciplines. Learn how your critical thinking and writing abilities can translate to a variety of contexts-from magazine writing to digital media to grant writing and beyond. With our flexible, interdisciplinary program, you can develop your writing skills in directions that interest and fulfill you!

In this program, you will:

  • Build a solid foundation in literary studies
  • Develop sophisticated critical thinking skills
  • Learn core writing principles and methodologies for writing across different disciplines and media
  • Gain experience in a wide variety of forms of writing that are in demand in many professions
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

     

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    303 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    28782

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate Libermann Scholarship Undergraduate Libermann Scholarship Criteria:
    Merit-based: Determined by overall academic performance
    No separate application required – all accepted international undergraduate students are automatically considered
    Based on entire application and supporting documents
    Note: Full scholarships and full financial aid are not available to international students

    LINK: https://www.duq.edu/admission-and-aid/how-to-apply/international/costs-and-scholarships.php
    Libermann Scholarship Amount:
    $9,000 to $26,000 per academic year
    Renewable for up to 4 years / 8 semesters

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