Type of Degree
Accelerated Entry into Master's Program
School or College
College of Arts and Sciences
Area of Study
Arts, humanities, social sciences
Program Format
On-campus, Full-timeEarn a Master's Degree identical to our standard two-year MA on an accelerated timeline by beginning the work before graduating from UVM. Normally a BA plus MA takes six years, so an accelerated degree saves you both time and tuition dollars!
Program Overview
- Accelerated Master’s Degree (AMP) programs are designed to allow current UVM undergraduate students to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a total of 5 years.
- Accepted AMP students in the department of English begin work toward their M.A. during their senior year while completing the B.A.
- Up to 9 credits may be taken in the senior year that count toward both the B.A. and the M.A.
- 3 credits toward the MA are then taken in the summer after graduation.
- Remaining MA credits (9 per semester) are completed in year 5.
Deadlines
Students must apply in their junior year to begin the AMP in the first semester of their senior year. There are two available deadlines: February 1st for AMP students beginning the program the following fall semester. October 1st for AMP students beginning the program the following spring semester.
Admissions Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Graduate College Application
- Three letters of recommendation from UVM faculty members
- A writing sample
Program Overview
- Accelerated Master’s Degree (AMP) programs are designed to allow current UVM undergraduate students to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a total of 5 years.
- Accepted AMP students in the department of English begin work toward their M.A. during their senior year while completing the B.A.
- Up to 9 credits may be taken in the senior year that count toward both the B.A. and the M.A.
- 3 credits toward the MA are then taken in the summer after graduation.
- Remaining MA credits (9 per semester) are completed in year 5.
Deadlines
Students must apply in their junior year to begin the AMP in the first semester of their senior year. There are two available deadlines: February 1st for AMP students beginning the program the following fall semester. October 1st for AMP students beginning the program the following spring semester.Admissions Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Graduate College Application
- Three letters of recommendation from UVM faculty members
- A writing sample
Please note that for Accelerated Masters Program applicants GRE scores are not required.