Overview

About the Program

Our faculty are not only world-class scholars whose published research has shaped the direction of the field, but they are also dedicated and passionate educators who bring their scholarly expertise into the classroom. In our M.A. program, you can enjoy small class sizes, a supportive community of fellow students, and faculty who are committed to your success.

The English program at Oakland University builds on the strengths you may already be familiar with if you have taken undergraduate courses in our department: our faculty are not only world-class scholars whose published research is shaping the direction of the field, but they are also dedicated and passionate educators who bring that scholarly expertise into the classroom. In our M.A. program, you can enjoy small class sizes, a supportive community of fellow students, and faculty who are committed to your success.

Our curriculum provides training for students interested in reading, writing, and thinking about English and American literature at an advanced level. We offer courses organized by historical time period (such as Victorian British, Early American, and Postcolonial literature, for example) and literary kinds (fiction, poetry, and drama), as well as special topics courses that allow students to take a deep dive into a compelling and timely area of inquiry. All students take two required courses that help contextualize their work as emerging literary critics: Introduction to Graduate Studies, and Critical Theory and Practice. We encourage students to explore broadly across fields, topics, and methodologies to discover what potentially unexpected areas and approaches might inspire their own intellectual curiosity, and to use the experience of preparing an Exit Portfolio in their final semester to document and reflect on their growth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Theory and Practice

Literary History: British Medieval Literature

Literary Kinds: Fiction

Seminar: Studies in Language and Literature

Studies in Literary Theory

Seminar: Studies in American Literature - Focus Pre-Civil War

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

An English major, as such, is not regarded as indispensable background, but a substantial number of undergraduate English courses will normally be expected to appear in the applicant’s record

Generally, successful candidates will have earned a 3.5 average in English courses

Completed online application form

Undergraduate transcripts, and graduate transcripts, if applicable

Personal statement, describing reasons for pursuing an M.A. in English

Writing sample, a critical or interpretive essay of no more than eight double-spaced, typed pages that demonstrates preparation for advanced literary study.

Letters of recommendation from three faculty members who can speak to the student’s demonstrated academic abilities and level of preparation to pursue graduate study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22428 USD / year

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22428 USD / year

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19972 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester Hills

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester Hills

Financing

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