TabsOverviewMaster degrees of Arts in English Literature Contains 4 specializations: Criticism Poetry Drama Fiction CollegeCollege of ArtsCampusRayyan - DammamTrackArts and EducationLevelPostgraduateDegreeMAGenderFemaleYears of study2Credit hours30Additional requirementsWritten DissertationProgram System The program is conducted through courses and a thesis. Credit hours 24 study units + 6 Thesis Graduation Requirements: Passing in all subjects with a minimum grade of good and a minimum GPA of very good Successful discussion of thesis before a panel of referees and the completion of corrections (if any) as per the instructions of the panel of referees. AdmissionTerms of Admission Admission to the program is subject to the unified rules and regulations for higher education in universities as well as the admission requirements approved by the Department of English Council: BA degree in English Language from any university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education with minimum GPA of very good. Passing additional complementary courses for graduates of Bachelor of Education in English Language in accordance with rules. Minimum score of (5) in IELTS or any other equivalent test. Passing the written test and the interview conducted by the Department. Study planThe program study plan applies a blended system of taught courses and thesis and has four specializations: Criticism, Poetry, Drama, and Fiction. Two academic semesters are dedicated to complete the taught courses: shared courses should be completed in the first semester, and specialized courses in any of the four above mentioned specializations should be completed in the second semester. Upon completion of the taught courses, the student embarks on preparing the thesis in her area of specialization. The program includes (30) credit hours . criticism_-_poetry_-_drama_-_fiction.pdfSecond year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL 570 Thesis 6 - - Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL 570 Thesis 6 - -