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351 Master's degrees in Literature in United States

Chatham University5,0(1)

Pittsburgh, United States

Creative Writing (Low residency)

Chatham University’s Creative Writing (Low residency) program grows from the legacy of Rachel Carson '29, a creative writer known for her social conscience. Our students understand that writing is ultimately a public act with the power to effect meaningful change.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,880/yr

University of California, Santa Cruz4,6(12)

Santa Cruz, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Literature

Literature from University of California, Santa Cruz is intended for students whose aim is to proceed to a Ph.D. program at another institution and who elect to qualify for the M.A. degree.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,102/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English - Rhetoric and Composition

The M.A. English - Rhetoric and Composition offered by Ohio University emphasizes rhetoric and composition theory, history, and research, and the ways these inform the teaching of writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,390/yr

University of Oregon4,0(25)

Eugene, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French

The French programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive B.A. degree focusing on language and literature. This full-time, on-campus course develops real-world proficiency and analytical reasoning. Students explore diverse Francophone cultures while preparing for global careers in diplomacy or commerce.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,386/yr

Dartmouth College4,5(6)

Hanover, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature from Dartmouth College aims to introduce you to graduate education and advanced scholarly work through application-focused courses on theory and methods and basic pedagogical training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

9 months$69,207/full

The University of Alabama4,3(4)

Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English Literature

Department faculty mentor students in the English Literature program at The University of Alabama at all stages of their graduate experience, from coursework to teaching to examinations and the writing of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,542/yr

Drexel University4,3(158)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing (Online)

Creative Writing (Online) at Drexel University should be more than just a writing workshop. It should prepare you for your post-degree career while giving you the space to grow and develop your own unique writing voice.

M.F.A. Part-time Online

2 years$16,492/yr

University of Missouri - Kansas City4,4(7)

Kansas City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Media Arts - Poetry

The Creative Writing and Media Arts - Poetry at University of Missouri - Kansas City graduates will show mastery of storytelling craft through the creation of a full-length manuscript of poetry, fiction that: a) is structurally sound; b) is polished and complete; c) has a distinct voice and/or vision.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,371/yr

Iowa State University4,6(9)

Ames, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication

The department of English at Iowa State University offers a unique degree: a master’s in Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,954/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Chicana and Chicano Studies

Graduate study in the Chicana and Chicano Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provides graduate students with the interdisciplinary research tools to advance knowledge in the field, provide academic leadership, and serve community needs.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,297/yr

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Reading Education

The master’s program in Reading Education at Auburn University will prepare you for the challenging work of helping struggling readers. Working with faculty who helped develop the innovative Alabama Reading Initiative program, you’ll be ready to help all readers succeed.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$35,986/yr

University of Houston Clear Lake3,7(3)

Webster, United States

Literature with Concentration in Composition and Rhetoric

With a Master of Arts in Literature with Concentration in Composition and Rhetoric from University of Houston Clear Lake, you can develop your professional skills through a wide variety of seminars in Creative, Business, Multimedia, or Professional Writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,352/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

English Literatures

The English Literatures MA program offered at San Francisco State University prides itself on its intellectual rigor, diversity of subjects and approaches, and commitment to excellence in teaching. Students in the program have the flexibility to design and personalize their master’s program to meet their diverse interests and provide opportunities for professionalization in the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,870/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Languages, Literatures and Cultures

The Languages, Literatures and Cultures program offered at University of South Carolina is well suited for students looking for a program that will strengthen their writing and research skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,160/yr

Western Illinois University4,2(34)

Macomb, United States

Theatre

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree at Western Illinois University in the following areas of concentration: acting, directing, and design (costume, lighting, and scenic).

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$16,285/yr

Colorado State University4,1(107)

Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

English - English Education

The English - English Education programme offered by Colorado State University is home to poets and linguists, literacy researchers and teacher educators, novelists and literary scholars, composition specialists and writers of creative nonfiction.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,566/yr

Dallas Baptist University4,3(3)

Dallas, United States

Reading

The Master of Education in Reading Program from Dallas Baptist University is a 30-hour, non-thesis program that includes a non-credit seminar at the conclusion of the certification program.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,430/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Spanish Language, Literature and Culture

The M.A. in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture at Syracuse University allow students to develop expertise in critical reading, writing and thinking regarding a wide variety of areas.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,270/yr

University of Colorado Denver4,3(12)

Denver, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Master of Arts Programme in Spanish at the University of Colorado Denver offers an alternative to exclusively literary studies that traditionally lead to doctoral programmes.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,984/yr

University of Missouri - Kansas City4,4(7)

Kansas City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Romance Language and Literature

Students in the Romance Language and Literature program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City demonstrate Written Proficiency in the chosen language.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,530/yr