Overview

Some of our Master of Arts in English Literature at Mercy College New York graduates have gone on to PhD programs, have continued into college teaching positions, or have gone on to earn advanced creative writing degrees. Numerous English teachers have earned the MA or graduate content credits through our program for purposes of (re)licensing, promotion, or simply to increase knowledge of their field. Some of our MA students have no such professional goals or needs and simply love literature, and join our program to study and experience with others the tremendous power, mystery, and meaning that moves through and emerges from literature. Our program includes students of practically all ages located throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

By the end of this program, students should be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking and interpretive skills reflecting knowledge and comprehension of important British literary texts
Demonstrate critical thinking and interpretive skills reflecting knowledge and comprehension of important American literary texts
Demonstrate critical thinking and interpretive skills reflecting an awareness of theoretical trends and criticism
Demonstrate knowledge of some of the literary traditions, and/or cultural situations, and /or historical eras from which the literature referenced in the above learning outcomes emerged

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science Fiction

The short Story

Literature to Film

American Gothic
Modern British Novel: 1900-Present

History of Drama

Modern Drama

Modern Poetry

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Literature View 77 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Résumé
Test scores
Additional transcripts from other colleges or universities

Tuition Fee

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International

12480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1040 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

12480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1040 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

12480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1040 USD per credit during 30 months.

Funding

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