Overview

The English Literature and Publishing program at DePaul University features rigorous training in:

The history and structure of the English language
Literary criticism and theory
Analytical writing and research
Pedagogy
Literary periods

Earn additional graduate certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching English in Two-Year Colleges and Digital Humanities.

This flexible English Literature and Publishing program from DePaul University can be completed in two years. You may also take longer or advance more quickly depending on credit load. Classes are offered weekday evenings on the Lincoln Park Campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Theory
Teaching Creative Writing
Teaching Literature
Topics In Publishing
Topics In Teaching
Creative Writing
Writing Workshop Topics
Travel Writing
Writing The Personal Essay

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-29 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, submit your application materials eight to 10 weeks prior to the quarter in which you wish to enroll.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Literature Publishing British Studies View 48 other Masters in British Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (non-refundable $75.00 application fee).

Students should have at least a 3.0 GPA in their undergraduate major.
Official transcripts detailing course work from all colleges and universities you have attended.

A personal statement of approximately 500 words, describing your relevant preparation and interest in literature, your immediate goals in applying to DePaul's MA in English program, and your plans for the future.
A representative sample of academic or professional writing that strongly indicates your ability to do well with advanced literary history and criticism.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year
Out-of-State

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Chicago

Financing

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