Overview

With sequences in Literature and Writing, the English program from Governors State University. curriculum explores great literature from a 21st-century perspective that incorporates diverse cultural and women’s voices and helps you master the written word.

Fulfill your mission as a writer, educator, or scholar with an English M.A. You will work one-on-one with your faculty advisor in an area that interests you most—whether in literary criticism and theory, pedagogy, rhetoric, composition, or literary studies—to tailor your academic experience. As your studies conclude, choose one of two culminating assignments: a final thesis project that synthesizes your literary research interests or a comprehensive exam that assesses your complete studies in literature or writing.

Career

With an English M.A., you’ll gain valuable transferrable skills in research, project management, content creation, editing, and persuasion. The advanced study of English leads to career success in teaching, publishing, editing, social media, advertising, law, and many other professions. Many of our graduates pursue their doctoral level studies in English or education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Seminar in English and European Literature

Seminar: American Literature

Seminar: Women’s Literature

Seminar: World Literature

College Composition Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 855 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have earned (or will have earned by the term they wish to enroll) a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and

have been in good standing at the last institution attended, and

have satisfied collegial and/or major criteria, if applicable, for graduate study in a specific major.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18172 USD / year

≈ 18172 USD / year
Out-of-State

9086 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9086 USD / year

≈ 9086 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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