Welcome to the MA. English Studies

The Master of Arts in English studies allows students to pursue graduate studies in English in more than one discipline. Students may wish to continue coursework in creative writing, in literary theory, in digital literacies, or in preparation to teach English as a second language (TESOL).
The degree is designed to serve students wishing to prepare for doctoral work, satisfy requirements for a teaching license, or take a terminal master’s degree. In close consultation with your faculty advisor, you can design the program that makes sense for your personal and professional goals.

This degree equips graduates with versatile skills applicable to diverse career paths that require critical thinking and adaptability, such as teaching, media, arts, cultural industries, public service, and academia.
Career Path
With their superior command of written English as well as their critical thinking and close reading skills, our graduate students can also plan to enter the job market in a variety of related sectors, such as: Publishing and journalism, Media and advertising, Translation, Public relations, Civil service, Research and documentation, Tourism, and Planning and organization of major cultural and literary events.