MA in English

Brigham Young University (United States) · Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602

About University:

At Brigham Young University, belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to rich understanding. Teaching and research are both valued, and excellence and affordability go hand in hand. As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world and an essential university for the world.

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About University:

At Brigham Young University, belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to rich understanding. Teaching and research are both valued, and excellence and affordability go hand in hand. As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world and an essential university for the world.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Humanities

Degree

MA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

English

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20200

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 8400

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 16800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7

TOEFL

85

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Undergraduate English major or its equivalent

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    All domestic and international applicants may upload unofficial transcripts of any completed post-secondary work as part of their online application submission

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    Personal - official bank statements or proof of liquidated assets. Sponsor - completed and signed Affidavit of Support with supporting documentation, such as official bank statements or proof of liquidated assets. All supporting financial documents must be current within 12 months with official English translations and must bear the name of the account holder and date of issuance.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Letters should be written by professors or professional acquaintances who can evaluate the applicant's potential as a graduate student at BYU. Letters of recommendation must be uploaded via the application system well in advance of the applicable application deadline. Electronic reminders to submit letters can be sent to recommenders by the applicant directly through their application portal.

  • Passport

    Common Document

    Current passport biographic pages along with copies of passports for any dependents that will accompany you

  • Resume

    Common Document

    Upload your resume or curriculum vitae. Your resume is an opportunity for you to provide a detailed account of your work and volunteer experience and identify any certifications, publications, and awards.

  • Statement of Intent

    University Specific

    Format: One-page, single spaced, 12-pt font - Calibri, Ariel, or Times New Roman. Please address the following questions in your Statement of Intent: 1. What are your research interests and what biochemistry/chemistry tools and techniques seem most interesting to apply to these types of problems? 2. What experiences in life have contributed to your interest in entering graduate school in chemistry/biochemistry? 3. The mission of BYU is to lift, serve, and enrich the world. How do your plans for your graduate degree and/or career help fulfill that mission? 4. Working as a teaching assistant in the instruction of undergraduate students in chemistry is important to the mission of BYU. As such, we expect you to be an expert in the material and in your teaching methods as you are integral to the quality of the instruction. State two ways in which you are prepared to be a strong teaching assistant at BYU.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS

  • Writing Sample

    University Specific

    Academic writing sample (approximately ten pages)

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