The Master of Arts in English at Stony Brook University offers you a comprehensive exploration of literary studies and advanced writing, preparing you for diverse professional and academic paths. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of historical periods, literary genres, and critical theories, including gender studies, race, ethnic, and diaspora studies, and cultural studies. You will engage with complex texts and develop sophisticated analytical skills, laying the groundwork for impactful contributions to scholarship, education, or creative industries. Stony Brook University's MA in English provides a robust foundation for your intellectual and career aspirations.
This 30-credit coursework degree is studied full-time on campus over two years, requiring you to complete ten three-credit courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Your studies will include specific coursework in language and rhetoric, alongside a selection of topics courses and electives across various literary and cultural fields, ensuring at least one course focuses on a literary historical period before 1800. You will culminate your studies by completing a Master’s thesis (EGL 598), a significant research project. Upon graduation, you will be well-equipped for careers in secondary and higher education, publishing, research, and specialized writing.