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Literature in English

Michigan State University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location East Lansing, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Literature in English at Michigan State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Literature in English programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: East Lansing, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Literature in English programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Graduate Studies
  2. Literary Critcism and Theory
  3. Topics in Comparative Literature
  4. Seminar in 19th-Century British Literature
  5. Seminar in 18th-Century British Literature

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts degree program in literature in English, an applicant must:

  • Have the results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test forwarded to the department.
  • Submit to the department a writing sample that reflects aptitude for critical and scholarly writing.

To be admitted to the program on regular status, an applicant must have:

  • A baccalaureate degree in English or a related field.
  • Completed a minimum of 20 semester credits in English courses, exclusive of freshman composition, with a grade–point average of at least 3.50.
  • Completed two years of study in a foreign language at the college level.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Michigan State University

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, United States

public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months