English University of Missouri - Kansas City

Overview

The English programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City provides a comprehensive foundation in literary analysis, rhetoric, and the history of the written word. This Master of Arts degree is structured to foster sophisticated academic arguments while situating diverse texts within their essential social and historical contexts.

Students engage deeply with historical and contemporary conversations in the field, developing critical perspectives through both written work and oral defence. The curriculum is designed to ensure a broad grounding in the diversity of English studies, preparing graduates for doctoral research or professional careers in writing and education.

The degree requires the completion of 31 graduate credits, with a significant portion dedicated to high-level seminars.

Why English at the University of Missouri - Kansas City?

The institution offers a distinctive environment for scholars, featuring specialised emphasis areas that align with modern industry needs. Students benefit from a faculty-led advisory system, ensuring that every participant receives tailored guidance from the moment they are admitted to the programme.

The Manuscript, Print Culture, and Editing track is particularly notable for its integration of practical experience. It offers several internship opportunities in both print and online media, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge of book history to contemporary publishing environments.

For those focused on pedagogy, the Language and Rhetoric emphasis provides a robust framework for teaching in secondary or higher education. The university supports these students through specific training in composition theories and practices, often linked to graduate assistantship opportunities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 1351 per credit
• National fee: USD 1351 per credit
• Local fee: USD 538 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Graduate Study In English
• Theory and Criticism in English Studies
• Rhetoric and Composition
• Authorship
• Genre
• Teaching Writing: Theories, Histories, Contexts, Practices
• History Of The English Language
• English Language
• Composition
• Classical Studies
• Medieval Studies
• Early Modern Studies
• 18th-Century Studies
• Old English
• Medieval Literature I
• Renaissance Literature I
• Neo-Classical Literature I
• 19th-Century Studies
• 20th- and 21st-Century Studies
• American Literature I
• Modern Literature I
• Histories Of Writing, Reading, And Publishing
• Girls, Literacies, and Print Culture
• Paleography
• Magazine Editing
• External Internship
• Publication Practicum
• Digital Humanities

Careers with English

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for a variety of professional trajectories in the humanities and communications sectors. Many students progress into roles within the editing and publishing industries, utilising the hands-on experience gained during their studies.

The degree also serves as a primary gateway for those pursuing careers in secondary or community college teaching. Additionally, the rigorous research training provides an excellent foundation for students intending to pursue a Ph.D. in literature, linguistics, or rhetoric.