Master of Arts in English - Literature

Old Dominion University

For regular admission, students must generally have at least 24 undergraduate hours in English, or a closely related field, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. However, students applying to the technical writing concentration (see technical writing concentration) may have little or no undergraduate course work relating to English, provided that they have an average of 3.0 or better in their undergraduate major.Students applying to all concentrations must also, in addition to other admissions materials, provide: a 1-2 page single-spaced statement of purpose outlining the applicants research interests and goals for the program and past relevant academic and/or work experience that has prepared the applicant for graduate work in English studies and an 8-12 page writing sample that demonstrates the applicants writing ability, analytical skills, and engagement with scholarly sources.