
Overview
The purpose of the Master of Arts in English degree at Liberty University is to equip students, within a Christian, biblical worldview, to pursue further studies in English language arts at the doctoral level, as well as to prepare for careers related to the field.
The M.A. in English provides students with the opportunity to study the texts of literature in English and the western tradition, the critical tradition pertaining to these texts, and critical approaches to interpreting texts, as well as a background in research methods and the practice of writing and in the linguistic characteristics of English throughout its history, offered in advanced degree programs in English.
Career Opportunities for Master of Arts in English Graduates
- College or secondary teacher
- Editor
- Publisher
- Journalist
- Author
- Public Relations worker
Accreditation
Liberty University is Accredited by SACSCOC.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Christian Poetics
- Bibliography and Research
- Advanced Literary Criticism
- World Literatures
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. Admission on caution granted on a case-by-case basis
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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9810 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 545 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
9810 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 545 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Lynchburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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