Expand Your Horizons with English Literature
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University’s MA in English Literature program helps students deepen their understanding of literature, and sharpen their critical and creative thinking while strengthening their communication skills.
30
Credit Hours
3
Year Duration
WHY CHOOSE MERCY
Program Highlights
Discover what sets our MA in English Literature program apart and how we prepare our students for professional success.
Learn From Experts Who Inspire
Courses are taught by doctoral-level faculty who are published experts in their field. They bring real world-knowledge and experience teaching online courses that challenge and support students.
Designed for Working Professionals
The program is structured for working professionals who are looking to deepen their communication, research and critical thinking skills. The program can be completed 100% online and offers students full- and part-time options to fit their busy schedule.
Get Published
The award-winning student-run literary journal, Red Hyacinth, lets students gain experience in publishing while in school. Whether you are writing, editing or helping produce the journal, students gain experience that will translate into their careers.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
Broad range of courses across genres to get a full view of English literature
Open to students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds
Qualified to pursue a PhD or teacher credentials
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Skill developed in the program can be used across industries.
The program can be used as a stepping-stone to a PhD program, a career in education or to qualify to teach in a college and university program.
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Arts (MA)