Program Details:
- Please see the Department Website for more specific details.
- Program Director: Dr. Evan Radcliffe,
(610) 519-4648
- On-Campus Only
English Graduate Programs
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts
- GRE (General) (Subject test optional)
- 3 recommendation letters
- Writing sample: The writing sample should be a work of literary analysis that is 10 - 20 pages long. It should demonstrate your ability to articulate a clear, specific argument and to support that argument through close readings of a literary text or texts. It is preferable if the sample also makes reference to secondary critical sources, but this is not a requirement.
- Statement of goals (1-2 pages): The personal statement should address the following: the reason(s) you wish to pursue advanced study in literature; specific areas of literary study you hope to concentrate on; academic work you’ve done; how Villanova in particular might help you develop your intellectual interests; and what you would like to do with your MA.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
- Fall Assistantship: March 1
- Fall: Rolling until August 1
- Spring: Rolling until December 1
- Summer: Rolling until May 1
- Fall Assistantship: March 1
- Funding available: Yes
- Deadline March 1, for Fall admittance only. Click here for more information.
- Credits and Tuition:
- 30 credits
- $770 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- Click here to apply
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
- Fall: Rolling until August 1
- Spring: Rolling until December 1
- Summer: Rolling until May 1
- Fall: Rolling until August 1
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits
- $770 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- Click here to apply