Overview

In small classes and lively seminar discussions, you will examine topics in American, British and global literatures and literary criticism.

The M.A. culminates with a rigorously researched and theoretically informed master's thesis. In addition to the study of English literatures, your course work may include pedagogy, professional writing and cultural studies. You also must achieve competency in one modern foreign language or one classical language.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this English program at Suny Cortland, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an advanced level of expertise in literary history, literary theory, and rhetoric and writing.

Demonstrate advanced reading, critical, and analytical skills in the interpretation and evaluation of literary texts, as well as the ability to construct a sustained, sophisticated, and original argument on a specialized topic.

Demonstrate a command of scholarly writing, including the ability to organize and present material in a cogent fashion; formulate and defend original arguments; and employ effectively the language of their discipline.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Old English

Chaucer

History of the English Language

Middle English Literature

Studies in 17th-Century English Literature

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis, so decisions may occur prior to the deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cortland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online Graduate School Application

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office, indicating a major in a liberal arts area

Note: candidates for admission must present evidence of bachelor's degree conferral prior to the start of their academic program

Resume

Statement of Purpose of approximately 500 words outlining how the MA in English program will meet your educational and professional goals

Optional: Writing Sample of no more than 10 pages, demonstrating skills in critical writing, argumentation, and/or interpretation

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

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year
Out-of-State

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Funding

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