The English Department's Master's in Literature program is flexible in its requirements, allowing students considerable freedom in choosing courses in English and in related disciplines.

Get an overview of Northwestern’s master's in literature, including MA English degree requirements and courses. Submit an info request form for prospective students.

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Sep 29, 2025 · The Graduate Program in the Department of English offers advanced study and research in literary history, criticism, and theory, with excellent opportunities for interdepartmental and …

The MA is a terminal degree and is in no way linked to admission to the PhD program. MA students wishing to enter the PhD program must apply to that program.

The Graduate Program in English Literature offers advanced instruction in the field of English and American literature for students interest in pursuing master's and doctoral degrees.

The English Department offers three full-time graduate programs; PhD and Master's programs in Literature, as well as the dual-degree Litowitz MFA+MA in Creative Writing and English.

We help Northwestern international students and scholars improve their English communication skills for the classroom and beyond.

To begin an application to any of our graduate programs, visit The Graduate School's (TGS) application page. Domestic students and U.S. citizens can apply for an application fee waiver here. Look for …

Students complete two degrees concurrently --an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in English. Designed to be completed in one year and flexible in its requirements, our Master's in Literature …