74 Master's degrees in Language Studies in California, United States

English- Concentration in Composition 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.

The M.A. in Portuguese at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provides advanced training in Luso-Brazilian linguistics and literature. This full-time programme, delivered in a public study mode, is designed for students pursuing high-level academic research and serves as a foundation for doctoral-level study.

The Department of English at University of California, Davis, offers students the chance to pursue a literature Ph.D. in fields from the British Middle Ages and colonial America to global/postcolonial and U.S. contemporary literatures, with further strengths in literature and science, literature and environment, literary theory, translation, and gender studies.

The English programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced MA and PhD tracks. This full-time, on-campus course focuses on literary scholarship and theory. Students engage in deep textual analysis and research within a supportive academic community at a world-renowned research institution.

Offered by one of the world’s leading private research universities, the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA program offered at University of Southern California will prepare you to teach English and other languages to a variety of learners in both domestic and international settings.

The French and Francophone Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers an advanced Ph.D. track with an integrated Master’s option. This full-time, on-campus degree provides rigorous academic training in European languages and transcultural studies within a world-class research environment.

The French programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive study of the language and Francophone culture. Available for full-time study, this curriculum caters to various proficiency levels. Students engage with multimedia resources to master linguistic skills while exploring diverse academic disciplines.

The Master of Arts in English and Writing Studies at California State University San Bernardino is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in the related fields of applied linguistics and teaching English as a second language, literature, composition and rhetoric, as well as English pedagogy and public and professional writing.

The English program at Sonoma State University offer options of completing your degree with an emphasis in literary criticism, creative writing, and rhetoric/English education. As a whole, we seek to foster scholars and writers who are engaged in dialogue across their discipline-specific course of study. 

The Master of Arts in English from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) immerses you in the evolving voices and perspectives of great literature, both classic and contemporary, from Shakespeare and Virginia Woolf to Thomas Pynchon, Louise Erdrich, Toni Morrison, and more.

The General Education with Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential at the University of California, Riverside is a full-time, one-year programme. It offers a rigorous pathway to teaching certification in California, combining educational foundations with field placements for a comprehensive professional start.

The M.A. in Latin at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a full-time postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced course focuses on classical philology and research, typically completed over six quarters. It offers rigorous training in ancient texts and modern linguistic proficiency.

The Indo-European Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers advanced graduate training through M.A. and Ph.D. pathways. This full-time, on-campus curriculum provides a unique interdisciplinary approach to linguistics and culture, representing the only dedicated degree of its kind in the US.

A rarity among English graduate degrees, the English program of Loyola Marymount University aligns with the university’s mission to educate the whole person and promote justice.

The Master of Arts in English offered by Chapman University is designed for students seeking continuing education, a foundation for doctoral work (PhD, EdD, JD) and/or a credential qualifying them to teach literature and composition courses at junior and community colleges.

The MA in English - Applied English Studies program at the California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt will prepare you for a range of pursuits while enhancing your critical reading, writing, teaching, research, and other scholarly skills.

Students who graduate from this English program from La Sierra University go on to careers in secondary and community college teaching or enroll in Ph.D. programs. In addition, studying English at the graduate level can prepare you for work in other fields that require strong writing and analytical skills.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program from University of San Francisco, housed in the International and Multicultural Education Department, is dedicated to understanding formal and informal education within its sociocultural, linguistic, and political contexts around the world.

The Chicana and Chicano Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered at San José State University focusing on the racialization, experiences, issues and cultural productions of Chicanas and Chicanos.

Welcome to California State University, Dominguez Hills's English MA program. This esteemed program offers a comprehensive exploration of the English language, literature, and critical theory, providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in literary analysis, writing, and cultural studies.