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University of Memphis
Overview
University of Memphis / Department of English is located in Memphis, TN, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | English as a second language | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applied linguistics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Professional writing | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literature | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Creative writing | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Composition studies | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Teaching English as a second/foreign language | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Linguistics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Literary and cultural studies | African-American literature |
| (Graduate Certificate) | African-American literature | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Professional writing |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 15 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE 1 Foreign Language Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78
Applied
69
Accepted
35
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.25, statement of purpose, writing sample, three letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
153
Total Graduate Students
23%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.88% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.07% |
| White or Caucasian | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.96% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (43%)
Female (56%)
Faculty
30
Total faculty
Full-time - 30
Part-time - 0
Male (15)
Female (15)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Applied linguistics, British and American literature, professional writing, composition studies |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
467 Patterson Hall
Memphis, TN 38152
United States
Memphis, TN 38152
United States
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