The English MA program is designed for students who have had substantial undergraduate preparation in English, and is of special value to students who plan to teach English in a community college, who ...

The Department of English has a national reputation for graduating top-rated teachers, scholars, and creative writers who go on to successful careers in academia and beyond. Our graduate program is ...

Nearly all applicants admitted to the MA and MFA programs in Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, and Literature and the Ph.D. programs in Composition and Rhetoric and Literature are awarded ...

Pursue a Ph.D. Teach in high school or community colleges. Seek employment in related careers such as publishing, professional writing, library science and academic administration. Pursue degrees in ...

Acquiring the M.A. degree is arguably the most intellectually transformative experience you will ever have. You will learn not only new materials and perspectives, but more importantly how to produce ...

Boston College’s Ph.D. in English offers the opportunity to study with nationally recognized faculty in many periods, authors, and critical and theoretical streams. Candidates design their course of ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

Our graduate courses ground students in methods of literary study, diverse literary traditions, contemporary writing, and techniques of creative composition across genres. Pursuing your graduate work ...

We begin accepting applications annually on November 1. The application deadline for all English graduate programs is January 15. Applicants are typically informed about the status of their ...

Applying to a graduate English program? Read our frequently asked questions, then contact the Graduate Program Assistant. For general admissions guidelines, please consult the graduate admissions ...

Please do not send application materials to the Department of English. All application materials should be uploaded directly to Graduate Admissions via the online application system. Please visit the ...

Pursuing a graduate degree in English allows students to explore the intricacies of language, literature, theory and culture at the highest level. Aspiring authors can hone their craft in our MFA ...