Overview

Students in the Master of Arts degree concentrate on the study of Literature in English; this course of study is designed to develop the skills associated with literary scholarship and criticism, as well as literary and cultural theory, thus serving persons who wish to continue beyond the master’s degree and those who wish to deepen their understanding of the critical and creative processes associated with the study of literature while pursuing or preparing for careers in other fields.

Learning outcomes

The graduate program in English at Michigan State University educates students for successful careers in English Studies, particularly as active scholars in institutions of higher learning. The M.A. degree provides advanced general training in English literature, theory, and criticism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Studies

Literary Critcism and Theory

Topics in Comparative Literature

Seminar in 19th-Century British Literature

Seminar in 18th-Century British Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature British Studies View 856 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts degree program in literature in English, an applicant must:

Have the results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test forwarded to the department.

Submit to the department a writing sample that reflects aptitude for critical and scholarly writing.

To be admitted to the program on regular status, an applicant must have:

A baccalaureate degree in English or a related field.

Completed a minimum of 20 semester credits in English courses, exclusive of freshman composition, with a grade–point average of at least 3.50.

Completed two years of study in a foreign language at the college level.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53220 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

28110 USD / year

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Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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