Overview

Full-time English students at Chapman University complete the degree in two years. All graduate classes are offered in the late afternoon or evening.

Why the MA?

Small seminars in literature, rhetoric and composition, cultural studies and digital humanities to deepen and develop your skills in research and analysis.

Literary events that bring national/international authors to campus and literature to life such as the John Fowles Center Literary Arts Reading Series every spring, the Tabula Poetica Reading Series every fall, and Pub(lishing) Crawl in April.

The Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) program allows select second-year students to earn valuable teaching experience as the instructor of record for our undergraduate English Composition courses.

Flexible scheduling with classes offered in late afternoon and evening and part-time options so you don’t have to put your life on hold and can earn your degree at your own pace.

Welcoming to in-service teachers seeking additional credentials as well as undergraduate students interested in building a foundation for doctoral work or law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Theory and Critical Practice: 1920-Present

Topics in British Literature Before 1840

Topics in British Literature After 1840

Topics in Rhetoric and Composition

Feminist Rhetorics

Queer Rhetorics

Posthuman Rhetorics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after these deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis as space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

3 _{(recommended)}

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

4.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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130

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from ALL degree-granting (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) colleges and universities attended. An official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope which you have received from your college or university is acceptable.

Your resume or curriculum vitae.

A statement of intent; an essay expressing your reasons for wanting to join the particular academic program to which you are applying. What are your personal and career goals, and how will this particular degree from Chapman University help you reach those goals? Your essay should be double spaced, size 12 font and 1–2 pages in length.

A finished critical literary essay of 12-15 text pages that demonstrates your talent for scholarly writing and ability to handle texts of literary criticism relative to the subject matter.

A graduate admission test is not required if your bachelor’s degree cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21690 USD / year

≈ 21690 USD / year
Out-of-State

21690 USD / year

≈ 21690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21690 USD / year

≈ 21690 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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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Overview

Why the MA?

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

Los Angeles

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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