Master of English at San Diego State University

San Diego State University

United States of America, San Diego

University Rank:#1001

The English at San Diego State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in San Diego, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 24, 2026.

About Master of English

Overview The English Program at San Diego State University is particularly well-suited for students who anticipate further graduate work in a literature or rhetoric Ph.D. program, or who intend to teach English at a community college. Our graduates also pursue careers in publishing.The two-year program offers students the opportunity to engage in dynamic seminars, to teach undergraduates, to obtain professional development training for academic conferences and publication and to network with contacts across the region. I want to find another Master Course Leaders in their fields, our department’s cutting-edge professors specialize in American Literature, British Literature, Children’s Literature, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, and Digital Humanities.Our graduates have found success not only in further graduate work and teaching, but also in publishing, editing, non-profit work, and legal professions, demonstrating that while our M.A. students study literature, they also learn skills that transfer beyond academia.Program DetailsStudents must complete a 30-unit program of study, approved by the department’s director of graduate studies, with at least 27 units of 600- and 700-numbered courses.The major includes a specialization in one of five program areas: American literature, British literature, children’s literature, comparative literature, or rhetoric and writing.

The Master of Arts in English program at San Diego State University welcomes applicants aiming to study literature and cultural texts at advanced levels.

Disciplines

LanguagesLiterature

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of English at San Diego State University

Academic Requirements

gpa
gre
gmat

English Requirements

TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1Three letters of recommendationA 750–1000 word statement of purposeA 10-page writing sample from a previous literature course, preferably an analytical essay involving researchA copy of all transcripts (may be unofficial).International documentsTest scoresTranscripts

Fee Information

Master of English at San Diego State University

San Diego State University

United States of America, San Diego