College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Literature in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Literature program emphasizes literary history along with analytical approaches and critical frameworks for studying literature. While this graduate degree doesn't mandate a specific focus area, the substantial elective options (12 credits across four courses) allow many students to tailor their studies to particular interests. Those drawn to composition might explore our Writing Studies and Rhetoric concentration. This MA curriculum offers comprehensive education in literature, linguistics, and critical theory, catering to diverse learners - from educators and working professionals in the DC/Baltimore region seeking a terminal degree, to future academics preparing for doctoral studies. Working professionals can complete the program part-time.
The Literature M.A. program centers on literary traditions and critical methodologies. Though no specialization is compulsory, the flexible elective component (12 credits/4 courses) permits focused study in chosen areas. Composition-focused students may want to consider our writing studies and rhetoric concentration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Goals, Research Interests, and Experiences. The statement, which should be around 1000 words, should address relevant aspects of your educational experience, the focus of your academic interests, and reasons for applying to our program.
Unofficial transcripts of your entire college/university record (undergraduate and graduate), including records of any advanced work done at another institution. Electronic copies of these unofficial transcripts must be uploaded along with your on-line application. Official transcripts will be required after an applicant is admitted to the program.
Three letters of recommendation. In your on-line application, please complete fully the information requested for your recommenders and ask them to submit their letters electronically. We do not accept letters through Interfolio.
A single sample of critical writing of approximately 12-20 pages double-spaced (not including works cited/bibliography). While we encourage you to submit your best writing sample, we prefer a writing sample in your declared field of interest. If you are submitting an excerpted selection, please include a brief description or introduction to the selection. The MLA citation format is preferred.
Academic CV/Resume
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Unofficial transcripts of your entire college/university record (undergraduate and graduate), including records of any advanced work done at another institution. Electronic copies of these unofficial transcripts must be uploaded along with your on-line application. Official transcripts will be required after an applicant is admitted to the program.
Three letters of recommendation. In your on-line application, please complete fully the information requested for your recommenders and ask them to submit their letters electronically. We do not accept letters through Interfolio.
A single sample of critical writing of approximately 12-20 pages double-spaced (not including works cited/bibliography). While we encourage you to submit your best writing sample, we prefer a writing sample in your declared field of interest. If you are submitting an excerpted selection, please include a brief description or introduction to the selection. The MLA citation format is preferred.
Academic CV/Resume
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
32,490