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Boston College
Overview
Boston College / Department of English is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | English | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Irish studies | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Irish studies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test 1 Foreign Language Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
136
Applied
68
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 2nd | January 2nd | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 8 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
68
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5.88% |
| Unknown | 10.29% |
Gender
Male (33%)
Female (66%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | English and American literature, Irish literature, British literature, early modern and modern literature, critical theory |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
