Overview

The M.A. in English at University of Notre Dame is a two-year program designed for students seeking advanced training in literary studies. Graduates of the program have gone on to enroll in Ph.D. programs at other institutions or to apply the skills and knowledge gained in the M.A. in another professional field, such as secondary teaching, government, publishing, and nonprofit work.

What will I study?

As a student in this program you will enjoy access to outstanding scholars working in a range of fields and practicing diverse theoretical and methodological approaches.You will have leeway to choose from among a wide range of exciting classes, and you will receive individual mentorship from faculty and the Director of Graduate Studies.You will also be eligible to participate in our departmental area seminars and may choose to pursue one of five graduate minors in:

Gender Studies
Peace Studies
Irish Studies
Screen Cultures
History and Philosophy of Science

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Theory

Literature and Science

Literature and Politics

Postcolonial and Ethnic Studies

Gender Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have completed one semester and have been registered and enrolled for at least another semester prior to the request.
Students may make use of the policy up to two times provided that at least one semester of full-time enrollment occurs between requests.
Parents who are not the primary and full-time caregiver may apply for a leave of absence, but are not eligible for accommodation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

64356 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 64356 USD per year during 12 months.
National

64356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64356 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

64356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64356 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for South Bend

885 - 1432 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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