Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies, and Literature
The Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies, and Literature provides an opportunity for advanced students to further their understanding of literature and a broad array of other texts, including digital, academic and those that function in everyday use, in relation to both historical and contemporary culture. The program welcomes students with undergraduate majors in such areas as American Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies, Modern Languages and Literature, and Gender and Women’s Studies, as well as English. It is designed to accommodate students with a variety of interests and career paths, including those who are considering an academic career in English, whether in Rhetoric and Composition, Communication and Media Studies, or Literature; those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. (for example, in UMBC’s Language, Literacy, and Culture Ph.D. program or the Ph.D. in English at Morgan State University); K-12 teachers looking for advanced training; and those entering communications, editorial, and/or digital media professions. Students may specialize in the study of print-based or multi-modal texts of particular periods or genres; rhetoric, communication, and composition; or language use and production in various settings. Students in the program will
explore a range of literatures in English and a variety of textual forms, media and practices in relation to their cultural contexts
develop advanced skills in reading, analyzing, and writing about texts, from the lyric poem to digital work in multi-media, and
have the opportunity to study language in use in various settings, or to specialize in the study of communication or the teaching of composition.
The department also offers qualified undergraduates an Accelerated BA/MA program that may culminate in the M.A. in Texts, Technologies, and Literature. The application deadline for Fall admission into the MA and BA/MA programs is May 1st.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Posting Opportunities (Jobs, Internships, Co-ops and Research): Handshake
Handshake, part of the NACElink Network, is UMBC’s centralized online recruitment system. Post all of your open internships, co-ops, and full- and part-time positions online for students and alumni to view for FREE.
Searching Student Resumes
Handshake also contains a searchable database of participating student and alumni resumes. Search using a range of filters to find potential candidates with skills and majors desired by your organization.
To be given access to the Resume Book, you must have an approved position in Handshake and not be a 3rd party recruiter or provide hiring services.
On-Campus Interviews
On-campus interviews are a convenient way to interview pre-screened UMBC students. Using Handshake, you can request a schedule, post your position(s), collect resumes, pre-screen candidates, and view your schedule. The Career Center handles all the logistics of this free recruitment service, including arrangements for a private interview room at the Center.
Virtual Interviews
Unable to come to campus to conduct interviews? Do you prefer to interview candidates virtually? We are here to assist you with coordinating remote interview schedules.
One of the key factors to a student having a successful remote interview is holding it in a distraction-free space where the interviewer is able to clearly see and hear the student. The Career Center’s interview rooms are available for UMBC students to reserve for remote interviews. If you are scheduling a remote/virtual interview with a UMBC student, please encourage them to request an interview room.
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in any subject and 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Candidates must have academic or professional experience equivalent to basic programming courses.
- A statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program.
- Current resume
- Recommendation letters (optional)
- Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended
- GRE is not required
For International Students: Along with admission criteria listed above and required by the UMBC Graduate School, an English proficiency test is required for most international students.
Minimum Scores Required:
TOEFL: minimum score of 80
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall (Preferred a 7.0 overall), with a minimum 6.5 in both written and reading comprehension.
PTE Academic test: minimum score of 53
Duolingo: minimum score of 105 overall (prefer a 115 overall), with a minimum 105 in both Literacy and Production. (Accepted for the current cycle of admissions)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
36030 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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