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 this program for purposes of (re)licensing, promotion, or simply to increase knowledge of their field.

Key Facts

Some of our MA students have no such professional goals or needs and simply love literature, and join this program to study and experience with others the tremendous power, mystery, and meaning that moves through and emerges from literature. This program includes students of practically all ages located throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

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 2026-09-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Literature View 72 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12984 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12984 USD / year

≈ 12984 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12984 USD / year

≈ 12984 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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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

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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