Master degree · English and language
Master of Arts in English
The Master of Arts in English extends undergraduate literary study into advanced theory, research, and applied writing practice. Students engage with literary theory, sociolinguistics, digital humanities, and pedagogy, preparing graduates for advanced roles in education, publishing, and writing-intensive professions.
- Degree awarded
- Master of Arts in English
- Delivery
- 100% online
- Credit hours
- 36 semester credits
- Typical length
- 18–24 months, or self-paced for working professionals
What you will be able to do
- Apply advanced literary theory and criticism to complex texts.
- Conduct original scholarly research using recognized methods in literary studies.
- Produce advanced creative and scholarly writing for publication.
- Analyze language structure and variation through sociolinguistic frameworks.
- Apply digital humanities tools and methods to literary and textual analysis.
- Complete a thesis or capstone portfolio demonstrating graduate-level mastery.
Where it leads
Graduates pursue entry- and mid-level roles including:
- College Instructor / Adjunct Faculty
- Senior Editor
- TESL/TEFL Program Coordinator
- Publishing Manager
- Communications Director
- Curriculum Developer
The curriculum
Programme core
36 creditsIncludes a culminating capstone or thesis project applying program learning to an original research or applied practice question.
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| MEN601 | Studies in Literary Theory | 3 |
| MEN602 | Advanced Studies in British Literature | 3 |
| MEN603 | Advanced Studies in American Literature | 3 |
| MEN604 | World Literature & Comparative Studies | 3 |
| MEN605 | Advanced Rhetoric & Composition Pedagogy | 3 |
| MEN606 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| MEN607 | Creative Writing Workshop | 3 |
| MEN608 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| MEN609 | Teaching English as a Second Language: Advanced Methods | 3 |
| MEN610 | Research Methods in Literary Studies | 3 |
| MEN699 | Thesis or Capstone Portfolio in English Studies | 6 |
A teacher, writer or communications professional deepening a first degree.
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