Overview

Key Features

Do you want to broaden your understanding of literature, delve deeper into those works through the application of cutting-edge literary criticism, and enhance your own writing and research skills?

At La Sierra University you will be part of a close-knit department that honors Christian values. Whether you are seeking to advance your career with an English program from La Sierra University, or you are contemplating going on for your Ph.D., the MA in English program offered at La Sierra University will prepare you to reach your goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Materials of Literary Research

Biblical or Religious Literature

Writing

Composition Theory and Practice

American Literature

British Literature

Literary Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Rolling admissions; these are the preferred deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Home Gardens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Interview with the English Department Graduate Adviser
Two Letters of Recommendation (addressing the candidate’s character and aptitude for graduate study)
College transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
Sample of Literary Critical Writing (details will be provided at the Interview with the Graduate Adviser)
Personal Statement: addressing the student’s goals for graduate study in English at La Sierra University (typically no more than 1 page)

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

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Out-of-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year

Living costs

Home Gardens

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key Features

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

Home Gardens

Funding

Scholarships Information

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