What will I learn?

Wayne State's Master of Arts (M.A.) in English prepares students to pursue a variety of careers, including creative writing, technical and professional writing, teaching English at the secondary, college/university levels or doctoral work.Students can explore a wide range of topics or focus on a particular area of study with courses in literary and cultural studies, rhetoric and composition, creative writing, film and media studies and technical and professional writing. As there's no one path through the M.A. program, you can design a curriculum to fit your interests. Many students enroll in the M.A. program to strengthen their applications to Ph.D. programs in English studies. Wayne State has a vibrant student community, excellent reading series and scholarship opportunities.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$15,588.00 (13,15,221) per year

Books, supplies, materials & equipment – 1316

Start date

January 2027

Venue

WSU Main Campus

42 West Warren Avenue,

Detroit,

Michigan,

48202, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$15,588.00 (13,15,221) per year

Books, supplies, materials & equipment – 1316

Start date

August 2027

Venue

WSU Main Campus

42 West Warren Avenue,

Detroit,

Michigan,

48202, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for graduate admission, an applicant must hold or be completing an earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing and have adequate preparation with discernible ability to pursue graduate studies in the major field elected

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.