English MA Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-330QS Subject Rankings

Application Deadline

15 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore traditional and innovative areas of literary criticism with the Master of Arts in English in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. Hone the skills needed to conduct thorough research, formulate nuanced arguments, and approach writing with a creative and critical eye. Lay the groundwork for doctoral study in English, or become a more competitive candidate for professional work in editing, publishing, journalism, teaching or any field that values writing and critical thinking.

In the English MA program, you will focus on a foundational area of literary scholarship—such as British and American literature, modernism, or contemporary literature—or choose one of several areas of intensive study. Areas of study include

  • critical theory,
  • cultural theory,
  • film theory,
  • interdisciplinary methods,
  • minority literature and
  • women’s studies.

Advanced seminars are also offered in the following specialized areas.
  • Critical and cultural theories
  • Ethnic and African American literature
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Literature and visual studies
  • Poetry and poetics
  • Postcolonial and global literatures
  • Theory of genres

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore traditional and innovative areas of literary criticism with the Master of Arts in English in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. Hone the skills needed to conduct thorough research, formulate nuanced arguments, and approach writing with a creative and critical eye. Lay the groundwork for doctoral study in English, or become a more competitive candidate for professional work in editing, publishing, journalism, teaching or any field that values writing and critical thinking.

In the English MA program, you will focus on a foundational area of literary scholarship—such as British and American literature, modernism, or contemporary literature—or choose one of several areas of intensive study. Areas of study include

  • critical theory,
  • cultural theory,
  • film theory,
  • interdisciplinary methods,
  • minority literature and
  • women’s studies.

Advanced seminars are also offered in the following specialized areas.
  • Critical and cultural theories
  • Ethnic and African American literature
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Literature and visual studies
  • Poetry and poetics
  • Postcolonial and global literatures
  • Theory of genres

Admission Requirements

7+
72+
105+
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required in a Humanities discipline. A wide range of literature courses should have been taken.

15 Feb 2026
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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