Overview

Through seminar courses, students of the Master of Arts in English from Marquette University develop extensive knowledge of literature, literary critical methods and analytical writing.

Learning Outcomes

Students will have the freedom to pursue their particular interests in literary studies in a way that prepares them for an array of future plans, including admission to a doctoral program in English

Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, M.A. students will design a program of study that may include traditional coursework, internships, and a culminating project.

Career Opportunities

Students complete this program can go on to their doctoral studies or pursue careers in education, non-profit administration, library sciences, law, health care, communications, journalism and any other professions.

Choose Your Master's Track

Choose from a thesis-based track (Plan A) and a non-thesis track (Plan B). Students will determine which track to pursue in their first semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Modern Critical Theory and Practice
Advanced Studies in Modern Critical Theory and Practice
Literature to 1500
16th and 17th Century Literatures
Study in History of Literary Criticism
Studies in Modern Critical Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application form and fee.

Copies of all colleges/university transcripts except Marquette.

At least two letters of recommendation (three are preferred).

A statement of purpose. The best personal statement summarizes your academic interests and achievements and your career goals. Emphasize strengths that may not otherwise be obvious from your application file.

One or two writing samples.

For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year
Out-of-State

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Choose Your Master's Track

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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