Master of Arts English

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English is offered through the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU. Its curriculum allows students to explore standard areas of Literary and Cultural Studies, as well as topics related to Writing Studies and Popular Culture. The courses are designed as seminars and graduate students may expect highly individualized mentoring from the graduate faculty. Pursue the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English at MTSU with a nationally and internationally recognized faculty teaching diverse courses in literature, writing, film, and various expressions of language and culture. Students are encouraged to think and create freely within a structure that provides support from peers, guidance from faculty, resources for research, challenging goals, and rigorous standards. The relatively small size of graduate seminars allows for encouraging individualized attention. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options. Assistantships are available, as well as awards and fellowships.

Career Path

The M.A. program in English enjoys a highly successful placement record for its graduates. Some potential professional careers include: academic/university staff, academic or career advisor, advertising/public relations executive, brand strategist, communications officer, community college professor, content manager, copywriter  , creative writer, director/support staff for non-profit organizations, editor, human resources generalist , instructional designer, internal communications executive.