Graduate Program, MA, English and American Literature Program By Sophia University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200 QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

6,206 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The School of Humanities has six programs that offer courses to foster advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in each discipline. The aim of all the programs is to develop the human potential and global outlook of the student with a solid academic basis. 

While aiming to train professional researchers, the Master’s Program is open to students who wish to improve their professional skills through specialized knowledge, middle and high school teachers, and other practitioners. Classes take place in a thorough, small-group exercise format. Students admitted to the program are divided into two courses: Course A, which prepares them to enter the second semester, and Course B, which is completed in the first semester. Both courses require Methods of Literary Research I (in Japanese) and Methods of Literary Research II (in English) to acquire basic knowledge of research and thesis writing. The Doctoral Program is designed to produce highly academic teachers and researchers through a program that links research guidance (research work) by academic advisors and reading courses (coursework). Students attend specialized lectures and exercises in this course, with an emphasis on writing preliminary doctoral theses, which are prerequisites for submitting doctoral theses. The Department of English and American Literature has already awarded doctoral degrees to 25 students, a number that is outstanding in the study of humanities. Graduates of the program give lectures at universities around the country and have had a considerable impact on the university education of English language and literature.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The School of Humanities has six programs that offer courses to foster advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in each discipline. The aim of all the programs is to develop the human potential and global outlook of the student with a solid academic basis. 

While aiming to train professional researchers, the Master’s Program is open to students who wish to improve their professional skills through specialized knowledge, middle and high school teachers, and other practitioners. Classes take place in a thorough, small-group exercise format. Students admitted to the program are divided into two courses: Course A, which prepares them to enter the second semester, and Course B, which is completed in the first semester. Both courses require Methods of Literary Research I (in Japanese) and Methods of Literary Research II (in English) to acquire basic knowledge of research and thesis writing. The Doctoral Program is designed to produce highly academic teachers and researchers through a program that links research guidance (research work) by academic advisors and reading courses (coursework). Students attend specialized lectures and exercises in this course, with an emphasis on writing preliminary doctoral theses, which are prerequisites for submitting doctoral theses. The Department of English and American Literature has already awarded doctoral degrees to 25 students, a number that is outstanding in the study of humanities. Graduates of the program give lectures at universities around the country and have had a considerable impact on the university education of English language and literature.

Admission requirements

2 Years

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,206 USD
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International Students

6,206 USD
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More programs from the university

Utilizing its accumulated knowledge of a broad range of subjects, the University supports the studies of its students at Yotsuya Campus in the heart of Tokyo. Sophia University comprises 9 faculties for undergraduate students


  • Faculty of Theology: The only Catholic-oriented theology faculty in Japan, the faculty holds a special place at Sophia, as the university itself was founded on the ideals of Christian education
  • Faculty of Humanities: 7 departments in philosophy, history, literature, and journalism are offered under this faculty
  • Faculty of Human Sciences: Faculty focuses on the core idea of "the dignity of individuals," offering programs to cover theoletical as well as practical approaches to policy management, human care, and human science.
  • Faculty of Law: 3 departments under this faculty look at law from different perspectives; application of law in Japan, application of law in international contexts, and in the specialized studies in environmental law
  • Faculty of Economics: Department of Economics and the Department of Management cover large areas of studies in economic, commerce, and marketing, preparing students for the today's business world.
  • Faculty of Foreign Studies: The Faculty takes a multi-dimentional approach to the rich and diversified world, aiming not only to produce students strong in languages, but the individuals who can use the languages as tools for better understanding of the world
  • Faculty of Global Studies: The faculty aims to foster competent individuals well equipped with knowledge and skills as "global professionals" who can contribute to the globalized world.
  • Faculty of Liberal Arts : Formerly known as Faculty of Comparative Culture, the faculty offers American-style liberal arts education with programs in social sciences, humanities, international business, and the Japanese language and studies taught in English.
  • Faculty of Science and Technology : Science and technology programs at Sophia aims to prepare students to tackle the complex problems facing us today, not only through the studies of science, but also by integrating the studies of the humanities and science.


  • Master's Program in Theology
  • Doctoral Program in Systematic Theology
  • Master's Program in Death and Life Studies
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Philosophy
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in History
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Japanese Literature
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in English and American Literature
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in German Literature
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in French Literature
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Journalism
  • Master’s(Doctoral) Program in Cultural Interaction
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Education (Program in English is available)
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Psychology
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Sociology
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Social Services
  • Master’s Program in Nursing
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Law
  • Juris Doctor Program (Law School)
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Economics
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Management
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Linguistics (TESOL program is available in English)
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in International Relations
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Area Studies
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Global Studies (Courses are taught in English) 
  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Science and Technology

---Mechanical Engineering

---Electrical and Electronics Engineering

---Applied Chemistry

---Chemistry

---Mathematics

---Physics

---Biological Science

---Information Science

---Green Science and Engineering (Courses are taught in English)

  • Master's (Doctoral) Program in Global Environmental Studies (Program in English is available)

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