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MA in English

A Master of Arts in English degree at Liberty University opens up numerous opportunities for a future career. In addition to careers in writing fiction or non-fiction, you can pursue education, work in human resources or market research, become a journalist, and more.

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Duration

2 years

Starting Date

August, January

Tuition Fee

$545 per credit

Location

Lynchburg, United States

About the program

Increase Your Writing Skills with a Master of Arts in English

Throughout this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to study texts of literature in English and the western tradition, as well as gain a background in research and writing. In addition to these skills, you will learn critical approaches to interpreting texts and the linguistic characteristics of English throughout its history. Our master’s in English degree program will equip you with a Christian, biblical worldview to pursue further studies in the English language arts at the doctoral level, as well as prepare you for careers that are rewarding and fulfilling.

Why Choose Liberty University’s Master of Arts in English Degree?

A master’s degree in English can open the door to many different types of careers. As you study, you not only develop your writing and knowledge of literature, but you also develop the soft skills that can correlate into other areas and fields. Researching and writing about a work of literature and defending it in a classroom in front of like-minded peers can develop your ability to defend a proposal at work in the future. The skills you gain from a master’s degree in English can transfer to almost any career path you choose.

Courses include

Christian Poetics
Bibliography and Research
Advanced Literary Criticism
World Literatures

Career Opportunities

Author
College or secondary teacher
Editor
Journalist
Publisher
Public Relations worker

Minimum Requirements

Admission application
Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. Admission on caution granted on a case-by-case basis