Overview

Students in the English, Literary Studies MA program from Georgia State University:

Undertake coursework that exposes them to the breadth of literature in English from the Middle Ages to the present and to the methods and theories that have shaped literary criticism and scholarship
Regularly deliver papers at international, national and regional conferences
Gain valuable professional and organizational experience through participation in the South Atlantic Modern Language Association, an organization of teachers and scholars in modern languages and literatures that is headquartered in the department
Work as editorial and research assistants with the department’s academic journals, Studies in the Literary Imagination and Eudora Welty Review
Gain pedagogical and leadership experience through tutoring positions in the department's Writing Studio
Pursue interesting internship opportunities with local businesses and nonprofit organizations
Receive preparation for further graduate study in prestigious national and international doctoral programs

Key Facts

Our alumni pursue careers in publishing, editing, technical writing and in a variety of communications positions in private industry.
Our graduates have also secured employment in middle and secondary education in Georgia and throughout the Southeast.
Many of our graduate students pursue further graduate education in prestigious doctoral programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of the English Language
Middle English
America’s Folk Crafts
British Folk Culture
Contemporary Literary Theory
Feminist Literary Theory
Topics in Contemporary Literary Theory and Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 356 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A B.A. in English or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university with at least a B average (3.0) in the undergraduate major;
A critical writing sample of about eight to 12 pages;
A statement of academic and professional goals.

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

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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Scholarships Information

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