M.A. in English - University of Houston
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Get an M.A. in English

Our master’s program in English has been fully redesigned to meet two goals:

  1. to be relevant to the social, political, and enviromental challenges of the 21st century
  2. to accommodate professionals who work full- or part-time 

The program features a host of new courses, including Young Adult Latinx Literature, Literature & the Environment, and Rhetoric of Public Culture. Victorian Literature emphasizes the ongoing effects of empire, while American Literature explores the context of crisis. All classes  are offered during evening hours and as interactive, asynchronous online courses – allowing us to also accomodate working professionals.

Finally, our master's program requires just 30 credit hours (10 classes) to degree completion, despite providing a rigorous and rewarding educational experience. 

Minimum Requirements for Admission

  • B.A. in English or 12 upper-division hours in English and/or American literature 
  • 3.0 GPA in undergraduate studies

Application Deadlines

  • For Fall Admission:
    • Priority Deadline/Deadline for International Applicants: April 1
    • Final Deadline for Domestic Applicants: May 15
  • For Spring Admission: November 1

For more admissions information, visit our How to Apply web page for the English M.A. program.

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