About the Program
- Earn your degree completely online.
- Our 8-week, asynchronous courses are offered in the fall, spring and summer terms to give you the flexibility to plan around your schedule.
- Work with faculty mentors on funded independent study projects in our close-knit and dynamic department community.
- Our program consists of 36 credit hours (12 courses) and a comprehensive exam. You can complete your degree in as little as two years, or at your own pace.
Whether you’re interested in literature, advanced writing and communication skills, or a deeper understanding of the human condition, our M.A. in English program will allow you to gain skills and advance your career with the flexibility offered by an online program.
On-campus students can apply for paid positions as a graduate assistant (GA) or teaching assistant (TA) to work as a Tutor in our Writing Center or as an instructor in teaching first-year composition.
We also offer an integrated program that allows you to earn your Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and your M.A. in English in as little as five years.
Program Faculty
Our faculty are dedicated to your success. They are award-winning teachers and actively publishing scholars in their fields, which include British and American literature, technical writing, rhetoric and composition, writing pedagogy, and more.
Career Opportunities
Earning your M.A. in English will prepare you for careers in higher education, high school teaching, nonprofit organizations, technology companies, publishing and marketing firms, politics, linguistics, sales, research, advising, human resources, and others. It can also prepare you to advance to a Ph.D. program or law school.

Our Courses
Gain practical experience through our Writing Center and campus literary magazines, and interact with professionals at our annual ASU Writers Conference. You can also experience European language and culture in our summer study abroad program.