Master of Arts in English

Immerse Yourself in the Study of English Literature

Fordham University's Master of Arts in English is an elite two-year program, carefully constructed to support your exploration of English literature across a broad spectrum of periods and genres, and to prepare you for the next steps in your career.

Our comprehensive curriculum is designed not just to expand your literary knowledge, but to deepen your insights into literature’s complexities, strengthen your critical reading and writing skills, and invite intellectual exploration across a range of disciplines.

With strong emphasis on diversity and intersectionality, critical analysis, and breadth of knowledge, our program is dedicated to cultivating well-rounded scholars equipped with the intellectual prowess, practical skills, and documented outcomes needed to excel both in academia and across a range of professional landscapes.

This commitment ensures that graduates emerge not only with a profound understanding of literature and literary study, but also with the ability to contribute meaningfully to the aesthetic, social, cultural, and ethical debates of our day.

Program Highlights

• Expansive Curriculum: Our courses are thoughtfully structured to significantly enrich your comprehension of literature across a rich variety of historical, theoretical, and interdisciplinary axes.
• Capstone Project: All students complete a capstone research project of their own original design, which many students use as a writing sample for PhD applications or as landmark experiences demonstrating key competencies in job applications and interviews.
• Distinguished Faculty: Small, seminar-style classes are led by our widely published and recognized faculty, who are not only pioneering scholars in their fields but also dedicated teachers and mentors.
• New York City Advantage: With our prime location, students have access to a wealth of libraries, archives, and cultural institutions that will enhance their research and provide valuable opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible Learning: Enrollment in the program may be on a full- or part-time basis.

Program Basics

• Evening courses are offered at our Rose Hill Campus, located in the Bronx, NY.
• All students must complete ten courses (30 credits), including the MA Capstone, usually taken in the fall term of the second year.
• Students must also demonstrate reading knowledge of one foreign language.
• Paid positions at the Writing Center afford students with valuable hands-on mentoring and teaching experience, which may be complemented by the Advanced Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric.

Career Outcomes

Our graduates possess the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue doctoral studies, as well as thrive in diverse career paths beyond academia.