Overview

Many of the master in English graduates go on to doctoral programs in English and library science or to work in marketing, web content production/management, secondary education, publishing, marketing, editing, grant writing, and technical writing.

Through a wide array of graduate courses, you will develop your ability to think critically. You will learn in small classes that allow for lively discussions, insightful feedback on your writing, and personal connections with faculty scholars and your peers in the English program.

You will also expand your knowledge and skills through collaborating with faculty on research and through internships and other hands-on learning opportunities.

Careers

Loyola University Chicago offers one of the best MA English programs to prepare for earning a PhD in English or a related field as well as a range of jobs for those with an English master's degree.

Specific job options include:

Author

Editor

Copywriter

Publisher

Professor

Librarian

Journalist

Advertising executive

Content marketing manager

Grant writer

Technical writer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History of the English Language

Contemporary Literary Criticism

Contemporary Issues in Literature and Culture

Critical Theory

Postcolonial Theory

Marxist Literary Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies British Studies View 854 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

3 Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Purpose. Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals.

Writing Sample. Please supply a sample of your academic writing, between 10 and 20 pages in length. A good writing sample is usually an essay that engages with literary criticism or theory appropriate to its topic and makes an interpretative argument about one or more works of literature.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year
Out-of-State

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year

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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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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