English Language and Literature Master’s program at Liberty University

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total.

Our program can help you develop skills that are essential in almost every profession. In addition to strengthening your understanding of literary texts and the English language, you can hone your skills in research, writing, critical thinking, and analysis.

Complete 36 credits (12 classes) while earning your degree.

Finish this program in just 2 years and start pursuing your career goals.

Transfer in up to 50% of the total credits required for this degree.

Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.

As you study, you can strengthen your writing abilities and your knowledge of literature as well as develop soft skills that can transfer to other fields. a skill that may serve you well in your future endeavors.

As you are researching graduate programs, you may have noticed that there are different types of English degrees. Rather than focusing solely on literature, you can develop a diverse skill set and a broad base of knowledge that can help you thrive professionally.

Our Master of Arts in English provides extensive and well-rounded training in literature, research methods, writing, and literary theory. Through this degree, you can learn analyze and interpret literature in a manner consistent with a biblical worldview. This can help sharpen your analytical skills and hone your ability to present a logical defense for your thoughts. Additionally, you can gain advanced research skills and explore proper methods for citing your work.

You can choose from a wide array of courses in literature, including British, world, Christian, African American, contemporary postmodern, and American literature. By writing and defending a thesis, you can contribute to the base of knowledge in your field and dive deeper into a topic of interest.

In addition to reading and analyzing numerous works of literature, you can hone your writing skills, explore the linguistic characteristics of English throughout its history, and learn best practices for analyzing texts. Upon graduation, you could continue your studies at the doctoral level, potentially teach English literature and writing at colleges and universities, or pursue jobs that require professional writing skills.

This course provides students with an introduction to graduate-level research and bibliography methods in the field of English. Students will practice the primary forms of writing expected of graduate students.

As a Liberty student, you may have opportunities to showcase your work at conferences around the country.

Our chapter ofSigma Tau Delta, an international honor society dedicated to fostering literacy and all aspects of the discipline of English, provides professional development opportunities.

Transfer in up to 50% of your total degree.

1-page paper discussing your goals for your intended academic program and an explanation of what you hope to gain from and contribute to the program.

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