Master of Arts in English

USA

What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in English program immerses you in the evolving voices and perspectives of great literature, both classic and contemporary, from Shakespeare and Virginia Woolf to Thomas Pynchon, Louise Erdrich, Toni Morrison, and more.

Join a unique literary community and gain breadth and depth in English and American literature reinforced with study of critical theory. The program offers distinctive strengths in interdisciplinary and transnational analyses of literature and culture. Small seminar-style classes and dedicated faculty advising create a student-centered environment to foster an intimate dialogue about issues and ideas related to your course of study. You work side by side with doctoral students, gain exposure to scholarly research, and gain access to the impressive resources of The Claremont Colleges community. Take a conventional route to your degree by exploring a single discipline or literature or forge a path that crosses disciplines and departments. You’ll build research skills and area expertise that will prepare you for a range of possible options, from teaching and professional writing to publishing, corporate communications, and more.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Interdisciplinary inquiry is a fact of life in the English Department. You can tailor a course of study in Cultural and Gender Studies, Religion and Literature, the graphic novel, and more.
You can pursue elective coursework in other CGU departments and schools and across the colleges of the Claremont University Consortium.
You can pursue an MA in English in conjunction with another degree program at CGU, such as a PhD in Religion. You receive a diploma for each degree and “double count” some units from one program to the other to decrease your required total units.


Curriculum

Core Courses

British literature before 1750
British literature after 1750
American literature before 1900
American literature after 1900
British or American literature of any period
Introduction to Literary Theory

Elective Courses

Four elective courses

Research Tools Requirement

One foreign language exam

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
$40,400.00 (33,77,362) per year
USD $2,020 per unit

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

5 July 2024, 15 November 2024

Start date

26 August 2024, 21 January 2025

Venue

School of Arts and Humanities

150 E. 10th Street,

CLAREMONT,

California,

91711, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

CGU requires applicants to submit proof of a completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The school also requires a minimum standard of a B average in undergraduate coursework (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

A minimum TOEFL score of 75 iBT, IELTS score of 6.0 or Pearson PTE score of 50 is required to be considered for admission to CGU through the International Scholars Program (ISP). A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5 or Pearson PTE score of 66 is required for direct-entry admission.

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

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About Claremont Graduate University

Being part of the reputable Claremont Colleges, students at CGU enjoy access to superior resources and services.

  • A pioneer in higher education
  • Offers students industry-specific courses
  • CGU faculty are widely recognized as leaders in their fields
  • All students are considered for merit-based fellowships