Master of English at Appalachian State University

International students can study the English at Appalachian State University at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About Master of English

Grow your critical analysis and writing skills

Hone your research and writing skills – and become a stronger reader and critical thinker – with a Master of Arts in English from App State. This degree prepares to teach formative undergraduate coursework or build a resume for a Ph.D. by deepening your understanding of literary and cultural studies or rhetoric and writing studies.

You will have opportunities to share your discoveries by publishing your work in scholarly journals and presenting at professional conferences. For those wanting to grow as an educator, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your teaching skills by working with your student peers in the University Writing Center, or by serving as a teaching and/or research assistant.

Disciplines

HumanitiesCommunication and Writing Education/Teaching

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of English at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of English

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

University professor
Community college instructor
High school teacher
Program director
Project manager
Administrator
Dean
ESL facilitator
Novelist
Writer/journalist

Employers

Graduates are working across the country and beyond:

Alleghany County Schools
American University of Beruit
Beaufort Community College
Caldwell County Schools
Catawba Valley Community College
Clemson University
Coastal Community College
Delaware State University
Guilford Technical Community College
Hadhramout University of Science and Technology
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Indiana University at Pennsylvania
Kingsport City Schools
Mars Hill College
Mayland Community College Foundation
Norton Publishing
Quatar University
Radford University
South Caldwell High School
The Ohio State University
University of Arkansas
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of West Florida
Washington State University
Wilkes County Schools
Winthrop University

Career information resource

App State's Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Student Profile: Emily Sedlacek '19

Emily Sedlacek '19 combined her two passions – travel and literature – and graduated summa cum laude from Appalachian with dual degrees in English and French. She's now pursuing a master's degree in English at Appalachian and says she sees lots of career options.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of English at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of English at Appalachian State University

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

Master of English at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone