Master's degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

Master of English Philology

The Master of English Philology at the University of Georgia is a two-year, four-semester degree taught entirely in English, combining literary study, theoretical linguistics and academic research training that ends in a written thesis. Studying it in Tbilisi means working in English at postgraduate level while paying $4,000 a year in a city where daily living costs stay modest, in a country with a long tradition of language and translation study.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Master's degree
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $4,000 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

This fits graduates of English, philology, translation, education or related humanities degrees who read widely, enjoy close textual analysis, and want a research-based qualification for teaching, editing or doctoral study. It also suits practising English teachers who want theoretical grounding. It is not a good fit if you mainly want conversational English improvement, a business or TESOL certificate, or a programme with heavy practical placements rather than reading, seminars and thesis writing.

What you study

English literature: periods, genres and critical approaches to prose, poetry and drama
Theoretical linguistics: morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics of English
Discourse analysis and stylistics applied to literary and non-literary texts
History of the English language and comparative language study
Academic research methodology, argumentation and scholarly writing in English
Independent master's thesis prepared and defended over the final semesters

Where it leads

English language teacher or instructor at secondary, language-school or college level
Editor, proofreader or content writer working in English
Translator or reviser, particularly with a second working language
Research or administrative roles in publishing, cultural institutions and NGOs
Progression to PhD study in philology, linguistics or literary studies
The diploma is issued in Georgia; if you plan to teach or work abroad, check recognition and any teaching-licence rules with the relevant authority in that country

What it costs

Tuition is $4,000 per academic year, so around $8,000 across the two years. Living in Tbilisi typically costs roughly $300–450 a month depending on whether you share a flat, which covers rent, food, transport and everyday spending. Budget separately for your visa and residence permit paperwork, document translation and legalisation, books and travel home.

What the university asks for

The University of Georgia asks for your bachelor's degree diploma, an official transcript of records showing the subjects and grades from that degree, and the page or pages of your passport carrying your personal details, photograph and signature. Documents should be legible scans. Since teaching and assessment are in English, be ready to show you can study and write at postgraduate level in the language.

❇️ Bachelor's Degree Diploma
❇️ Transcript of records
❇️ Passport - the page(s) with your personal information, photo, and signature.

Questions students ask

Does my bachelor's degree have to be in English or philology?

A first degree in English, philology, translation, linguistics or a related humanities field is the natural background, since seminars assume familiarity with literary and linguistic terminology. Applicants from other fields are assessed individually, and the university reviews your diploma and transcript to judge preparation.

Is the whole programme really taught in English?

Yes. Lectures, seminars, reading, assessment and the master's thesis are in English across all four semesters. You do not need Georgian for your studies, though learning some makes daily life in Tbilisi easier and helps with part-time work and social contact.

What happens in the final part of the degree?

You research and write a master's thesis on an agreed topic in literature or linguistics, supervised by a member of academic staff, and defend it. Earlier coursework in research methodology is designed to prepare you for choosing a topic, building a bibliography and structuring the argument.