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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Overview
University of Massachusetts Amherst / Department of English is located in Amherst, MA, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | American studies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Composition and rhetoric | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | English and American literature | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English and American literature | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Creative writing |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
1 Foreign Language
Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
600
Applied
69
Accepted
29
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Manuscript | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Manuscript |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
176
Total Graduate Students
9%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.68% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.14% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.57% |
| Two or more races | 5.68% |
| Unknown | 10.23% |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
49
Total faculty
Full-time - 49
Part-time - 0
Male (25)
Female (24)
Location & Contact
Address
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Jenny Spencer
Department Head
Phone: 413-545-2332
Fax: 413-545-3880
Department Head
Phone: 413-545-2332
Fax: 413-545-3880
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