23 English Studies MA Degree Programs

In the Master’s Programme in English Studies at the University of Helsinki, you develop your expertise in areas that are often separated in other programmes: English language and linguistics, literature in English and the teaching of English. You can take courses in all three areas or just focus on one of them.

The goal of the degree program in MA in English Studies is to train experts in the field of English Studies who have sound theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge of the English language and can apply such knowledge in practice. They have thorough knowledge and understanding of the literature, culture and the social and political systems of English-speaking countries, including Great Britain, Ireland and Canada, the major trends and research fields of modern theoretical and applied linguistics and their results that mainly apply to the English language.

The M.A. program in English Studies at KJU aims to provide in-depth knowledge of multi-level global/European/national/local governance, transnational business, and civil language communication services, the design and management of language service programs, the organization and management of related research on language use, cultural and environmental contexts, and the development of quality and innovative service models.

The objective of this two-year program (120 credits) is to train specialists in three areas: English Literature and Culture, English Applied Linguistics, Society and Culture of English-Speaking Countries.

In this program, students become proficient in understanding and producing academic and media-oriented publications in the fields of English literature, socio-cultural history of the English language-based cultures (especially Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia), applied and theoretical linguistics, mediating in English and their native language in specialised cultural, economic and political areas, teaching and transmitting knowledge concerning English literature and linguistics, and English language-based cultures and societies.

PolyU climbs to 54th in the QS World University Ranking 2026 and 51st in Linguistics in QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025. This MA programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the theory and practice of English in educational and professional contexts.

The MA in English Literature and Culture is an academic humanities degree with a socially relevant focus. We offer you academic excellence with transferable skills, with the resources of a large research university but with small classes (typically 10-15 students), in a friendly ambiance that contributes to our positive student feedback. Our staff has received their doctorates from a mix of Dutch universities and international institutions (Oxford, Cambridge, Toronto, Edinburgh).

Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the online Master of Arts in Teaching - High School Education (8-12) program from Campbellsville University offers tracks in English, math, science, and social studies to deliver innovative teaching skills you need for success.

The curriculum consists of a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal to be completed within the first year of study.

The online master’s of teaching middle grades from Campbellsville University was designed for those who wish to transition into a teaching career and already have a bachelor’s degree in English.

The master of arts in English Studies and Communication is a flexible, 36-credit program in English language, literature, and communication.

The Master's in English program with an emphasis in Applied English Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to deepen students' understanding of language, literature, and their practical ap...

This degree is particularly relevant to students who are keen to develop creative writing skills in a professional capacity. However, it also includes selections from modules in English language and literature, which compliment any career path within the larger field of English studies.

Staff members in English at the University of the Witwatersrand are able to offer supervision at Master’s level in areas ranging from medieval texts to contemporary literature, with particular strengths in Renaissance studies, Victorian fiction, modernism, postmodernism and postcolonial writing.

This degree is a 33 hour graduate curriculum in English that covers a wide range of literary topics from medieval to contemporary, from the conventional to the arcane. The course requirements are flexible and Masters of Arts students can specialize in either Literary Studies or Creative Writing.