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USD 21364

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The graduate program in English allows you to pursue a wide variety of coursework in literature, rhetoric, professional writing, science and medical writing, pedagogy, and cultural studies, among other topics, taught by faculty who are active researchers in their fields.

You will work in a collaborative environment, supported by our faculty and by members of your cohort.

Plenty of Options

Our program offers you an exciting array of internships and independent study possibilities as well as thesis and non-thesis options.

You can elect to earn a concentration in science and medical writing as part of your degree.

You may pursue your degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students typically complete the degree in four semesters.

We offer both fall and spring admission so you may begin the program as soon as possible. Many courses are offered in the evening and meet one night a week; others are online.

All courses are capped at 15 students.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 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
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    21364

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10622 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Scholarships for International Students

    Incoming Undergraduate Degree-Seeking International Student Scholarship

    Amount - $2,000 - $5000 per academic year

    Terms - This scholarship is a renewable award for undergraduate students needing F-1 visa sponsorship (excluding TABSA and Marmara) who have demonstrated elite academic ability and has excelled in high school and demonstrated continued interest in UNCW. Consideration for this award is based on the student’s UNCW application; no additional action is required to be considered.

    Global Student Ambassador Scholarship

    Amount - $2,000, split up to $1,000 each semester for one year (fall & spring semesters).

    Terms

    • Only current international students on an F-1 visa are eligible to apply.
    • To be eligible students must be on track to be full-time current students for the upcoming academic year.
    • Students must commit to one academic year of involvement/interaction with OISS and international students.
    • Students who receive this award will serve as a Global Student Ambassador for the following academic year (fall & spring semester).
    • In order to maintain the scholarship throughout the year, ambassadors have to fulfill ALL of their responsibilities. Otherwise, the scholarship will be suspended.
    • Scholarship recipients must attend Ambassador Orientation before the spring semester ends.

    Application process

    • Complete an application
    • Submit a one-page essay on how you feel you could support incoming international students
    • Submit 2 references
    • All documents should be sent to [email protected]
    • Interviews will conducted in March

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