Program Overview Texts, Technologies, and Literature M.A.

Why Study Texts, Technologies, and Literature?

The Master’s in Texts, Technologies & Literature program welcomes students with undergraduate majors in such areas as American studies, media studies, communication studies, modern languages and literature, gender and women’s studies, and English. Students who want 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, will find value in this ever evolving area of study.

Students who want 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, will find value in this ever evolving area of study.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Texts, Technologies, and Literature?

Are you considering an academic career in English, interested in pursuing a Ph.D., or are you a K-12 teacher looking for advanced training? This M.A. program will benefit those looking to stay in education as well as those entering communications, editorial, and/or digital media professions.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Review Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies, and Literature Requirements

GRE General Test required (Waived for UMBC English Majors)

Bachelor’s degree in majors such as: English; American, Communication, Gender, or Media Studies; or Modern Lang&Lit.

Three letters of recommendation are required, in addition to a statement of purpose, from all applicants.

A Writing Sample is required. An academic essay is preferred but personal and other types of essays are acceptable. No length requirement.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by May 1
Apply by January 1

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Contact Information

Texts, Technologies, and Literature Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-2480

Program Director

Lindsay DiCuirci
dicuirci@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Selina Chang
410-455-2384
scchang@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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