Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

MA in English and American Literature

Boston, USA

DURATION

2 Semesters

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

TUITION FEES

USD 31,899 / per semester *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* $31,899 Full time semester|Part time $1,994 per credit

Key Summary

About: The MA in English and American Literature deepens your understanding of various literary texts and contexts. You'll engage with critical theories and methodologies while exploring diverse representations in literature. The program encourages analytical skills and fosters a critical approach to understanding narratives and cultural expressions.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers, including roles in education, publishing, writing, and research. Potential positions may include high school or university teacher, editor, content writer, or research analyst.

Introduction

The Graduate Program in English and American Literature at Boston University provides comprehensive training in all areas of English studies. Coursework is offered in historical periods, individual authors, important literary movements, literary theory and the history of criticism, and philology and linguistics. Students develop a broad competence in all literary periods before moving to a more specialized knowledge of a single area or topic.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available to MA students.

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