Master of Arts in English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies

Our MA in English and Literary Arts immerses you in the critical study of literature while allowing you to tailor the degree to your talents and interests. Through close reading of texts across centuries and cultures, you'll analyze narratives and understand perspectives from a diverse spectrum of experiences. Our curriculum offers a broad choice, including courses in British, American, and global Anglophone literatures, along with interdisciplinary fields such as critical theory, race and ethnic studies, gender studies, and cultural studies. As a student, you will learn to examine and analyze how language shapes the world around us, creates and facilitates ethical positions, and manages the continuous process of identity formation and reformation. Working with a faculty advisor, you will design a curriculum that aligns with your intellectual interests and professional goals.

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution. University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree. A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.