Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies, and Literature, University of Maryland Baltimore County

24 Months

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About this course

The Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies, and Literature offers an in-depth exploration of literature and a wide range of texts including digital, academic, and everyday texts. The program emphasizes understanding these texts in relation to both historical and current cultural contexts. It welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds such as American Studies, Media Studies, Literature, and Gender and Women’s Studies, and is designed to support various career aspirations including academic roles, Ph.D. pursuits, teaching, communications, and digital media professions. Students will study different literary forms, media, and practices, developing skills in reading, analysis, and writing on texts from traditional poetry to multimedia digital works.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program is suitable for students interested in broadening their understanding of texts in both traditional and digital formats, with flexible study options tailored towards academic, teaching, or media careers. Its holistic approach, combining literature, media, and language studies, supports students’ diverse professional aspirations and equips them with advanced analytical and communicative skills.

Specialisation

Students can focus on print-based or multi-modal texts from particular periods or genres, or select areas like rhetoric, communication, and composition. There is also an opportunity to study language use in various settings or specialise in communication or teaching composition.

Course fees

Application fees

20.24L

1st year tuition fees

20.24L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Candidates need to complete at least thirty graduate credits, including core courses ENGL 600 and ENGL 601. Additional courses cover areas like Composition, Rhetoric, Media Studies, World Literature, Gender, Minority, and Ethnic Studies, with at least one course before 1800. Students select either an MA Thesis (ENGL 799) or an MA Portfolio (ENGL 798), and must choose a faculty advisor after 15 credits. The program requires continuous enrollment unless leaves of absence are granted, with the degree to be completed within five years.

English language test

DUOLINGO

115

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

Want to learn more about the admission process, eligibility criteria, and acceptance rates for international students? Visit the University of Maryland Baltimore County admission page for complete details.

Career prospects

Graduates have opportunities in academia, research, teaching, communications, editorial roles, and digital media professions. The program prepares students with advanced skills in analyzing and producing a wide variety of texts, making them suitable for careers requiring critical thinking, communication, and media literacy.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Fall semester?

The application deadline for Fall admission is February 1.

Is the GRE required for admission?

No, the GRE is no longer required for admission.