An M.A. in English (or appropriate related field) with an accumulative grade point average of 3.5 in M.A.-level English courses.
Three letters of recommendation from professors who can comment on the student's recent academic work.
A writing sample (about 10-20 pages).
A brief statement (about 500 words) describing the applicant's academic background, reasons for applying to the program, research interests, and professional goals.
Optional: GRE general test scores may be submitted for consideration, but are not required for admission.

Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.