B.A. to M.A. in English

Introductory level: Select three courses (9 credits)

• ENG 245: British Literature I
• ENG 246: British Literature II
• ENG 247: American Literature I
• ENG 248: American Literature II.

Intermediate Level: 15 credits
A. ENG 310: Introduction to Literary Studies (3 credits)
B. Pre-1800 Literature: Select two courses (6 credits)

• ENG 319: Early American Literature
• ENG 347: Seventeenth Century Literature
• ENG 350: Medieval & Renaissance Literature
• ENG 351: Restoration & 18th Century Literature

C. Post-1800 Literature: Select two courses (6 credits)

• ENG 320: 19th-Century American Literature
• ENG 321: 20th-Century American Literature
• ENG 355: British Romanticism
• ENG 356: Victorian Literature
• ENG 353: 20th-Century British Literature

Advanced Courses: 12 credits
A. ENG 412: Major Author (3 credits)
B. ENG 418: Language Studies (3 credits)
C. ENG 440: Advanced Literary Theory
D. ENG 450: Thesis (3 credits)

Major Electives: 9 credits in English at the 200, 300, or 400-level in addition to courses fulfilling the requirements above. Note: English/Secondary Education Majors are required to take 3 of these credits at the 200-level.

Advanced History Courses: 6 credits in History at the 200, 300, or 400-level.

Total: 51 credits (including English core)

The current tuition fees (AY 2019-20) for the MA degree are £16,045 (approximately $20,645); Misericordia students enrolling at the University of Reading through Fall 2020 are guaranteed fee reduction of 10%, reducing the cost to £14,441 (approximately $18,580). The cost of living in Reading for 12 months ranges considerably based on housing preferences, personal needs, etc. The University of Reading estimates a weekly housing cost of £100-£200 (approximately $130-$260), and a total weekly living expense of £207-£342 (approximately $267-$440). These estimates are based on living in University accommodation and a generous budget for entertainment, travel, etc.; for students who are willing to live in a shared house not sponsored by the University (and who are more financially conservative), weekly living expenses could range from £175-£210 (approximately $225-$270). For more information about costs, click here.

While the total cost of studying at the University of Reading will vary based on current exchange rates and personal accommodation needs/wants, students should expect the 12-month program to cost approximately $32,000.

There are several sources of funding to offset the cost of studying for your MA at the University of Reading:

Marshall Scholarships--varies; usually £23,000
Fulbright Scholarships--£12,000
Rotary Foundation Global Grants--$15,000
Sigma Tau Delta scholarships--up to $4000
Go! Overseas Scholarship--$500
US Federal Loans (through FAFSA)--varies based on financial need.

Students can also work up to 20 hours/week while living in the UK; the minimum wage in the UK is £7.70/hr ($9.90/hr).

The MA at the University of Reading is a 12-month course of study and as such, the UK government requires students to have a Tier-4 general visa. Students will be able to apply for this visa once they receive an unconditional offer from the University of Reading (shortly after graduating from Misericordia University). The visa process requires that students provide certain information, including evidence of maintenance funds (proof that students can pay for the degree and living expenses; such proof can include scholarship and loan letters, bank statements, etc.). Students will be required to demonstrate financial support that covers tuition (£14,441 with the current discount) and living costs for 9 months (£1015/month), for a total of £23,576 or approximately $30,331.

The visa will be issued for the full course of study (12 months) plus an additional 4 months at the end of the course. Students are allowed to work 20 hours/week during term time and full time during vacation periods. Additionally, the UK now has an Immigration Health surcharge to cover medical expenses while studying abroad: the fee is £300 (approximately $385). The visa application costs £348 (approximately $448) and is generally processed within 3 weeks.

For more information about Tier-4 visas and the application process, please click here.

The University of Reading also offers an International Immigration Advice Service, which you can visit here.

Students who have been approved for study at the University of Reading must complete an application form. When completing the application form, please upload your letter of interest to a specific program in the section requesting a personal statement; when requested to indicate a referee, please indicate Dr. Patrick Hamilton (phamilton@misericordia.edu) for both spaces.