56 Master's in British Studies in North America

Celtic Studies from St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) extends into a wide range of topics and fields, including art, archaeology, classical and medieval studies, literature, linguistics, folklore, music, history, religion, immigration, and ethnic studies.

The English Teacher (7-12) M.A. at The City University of New York is a practice-centred programme designed for aspiring and current educators. This public course offers pathways for initial or professional certification through flexible study options, preparing graduates for impactful teaching careers in secondary education.

Graduate study in the Department of Literature in English at Michigan State University leads to the Master of Arts or the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Each degree represents a different level of understanding, focus, and skill in such related areas as literary theory and history, the study of literature within historical contexts, and the study of literary authors, genres, and movements.

The English and Film Studies programme at Wilfrid Laurier University offers courses and faculty expertise in literature and global cultures, film and media studies, and professional skills. 

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.

The English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies programme at the University of Ottawa is a Master of Arts degree delivered in a public study mode. This advanced curriculum offers a multidisciplinary approach to literary history, typically completed over one to two years through full-time or part-time study.

The English Literature and Language degree at St. Mary’s University immerses students in narrative and storytelling practices, such as research, writing and outreach, to prepare them for doctoral or legal studies and a variety of professional environments.

Literatures in English from The University of the West Indies is to prepare students for (a) further scholarly and academic research in a doctoral programme, (b) teaching at the secondary and /or tertiary level, and (c) working in related careers such as publishing, mass media, library and information studies, public relations, and the creative industries.

While many of the students at West Texas A&M University pursue the English degree to teach high school honors programs, others take it for the joy of delving more intensely into great books.

The English Studies for Teachers program at the New Mexico State University is designed primarily as a professional development tool for licensed, practicing teachers in the public schools.

The English with a Concentration in Literature programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This academic track focuses on the historical evolution of English texts, requiring 30 credit hours of advanced coursework and verified proficiency in a foreign language.

The English-Rhetoric and Composition Master is offered by Ball State University. Ball State’s master of arts in English with a focus on rhetoric and composition provides students with a broad understanding of rhetorical and writing studies. Students will use technological literacy and digital rhetoric in the classroom as well as in the creation of discourse. 

The English - Literature program of The University of Toledo provides students with freedom to pursue their own objectives. In general, it is expected that students will add to the depth and breadth of their knowledge of British, American, and Anglophone literatures and their influences.

Candidates for a M.A. English - Literary History at Ohio University have the opportunity to study with accomplished specialists in a diverse array of literary periods and genres. M.A. candidates are expected to complete two years of study and write either an extended essay or a thesis in their chosen area. The M.A. student's essay or thesis often grows out of his or her coursework. 

The M.A. in Irish Literature and Culture from Boston College is a degree offered through the English Department, and is an integral part of Boston College’s Irish Studies Program.

Designed to deepen knowledge of the various fields of the discipline of English, the English - Literature and Film degree at Bridgewater State University enhances students' understanding of the roles that language, literature, writing and rhetoric play in human societies and individual lives.

The M.Phil. in Literatures in English at The University of the West Indies is devoted to both the teaching of and research on literatures in English, that is, a wide variety of Anglophone literatures and not just English Literature.

The English - Creative Writing programme at Western Michigan University offers a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This public study mode course provides advanced training in literary craft and theory. Students engage in rigorous academic work designed to refine their professional writing skills over the duration of the course.

The English - Writing Studies program from Kean University is tailored toward students who want to improve their writing skills to further their careers and those who want a greater understanding of the art and theory behind good writing to follow their own passions

English - Professional from Westfield State University is designed for students who already hold an initial license in middle or secondary English and leads to the professional license in this field.