Overview

Students have the unique opportunity to specialize in one of three distinct tracks of study: Literature, Creative Writing, or Composition and Rhetoric. Due to this unique structure, the English program of Loyola Marymount University addresses the needs of diverse students – scholars planning to pursue doctoral studies, writers seeking to hone their creative craft in pursuit of publication, teachers at the high school and college level, and professionals working to cultivate critical reading and writing skills applicable to careers in the public sector.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Master’s Degree in English will:

Master the terms and issues specific to the discipline and profession of literary studies.

Master professional writing skills for tasks including book reviews, abstracts, short critical essays, and research projects.

Gain experience giving presentations and making submissions for professional publications and/or conferences.

Engage critically and deeply with a range of literatures and literary theories.

Engage critically the content and practices of your chosen emphasis (Literature; Creative Writing; Rhetoric and Composition).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Literature of the Middle Ages

Caribbean Literature

Contemporary Rhetorical Theory: Popes and Presidents

Poetry of Witness

The Poetry of Night

Digital Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 Letters of Recommendation

All letters of recommendation should be submitted through the application portal. If you are interested in the teaching fellowship, at least one letter of recommendation should be from someone familiar with your experience in teaching, tutoring and/or leadership.

Official Transcripts

Personal Statement(1.5-2 pages)

Indicate which emphasis you wish to enter and discuss any relevant prior experience you might have had with the subject matter.

Writing Sample (10-15 pages)

All candidates should submit 10-15 pages of critical writing. You can submit two essays or one large essay.

Creative Writing Sample (10-30 pages)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24480 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24480 USD / year

≈ 24480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24480 USD / year

≈ 24480 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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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

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