English Master’s Degree Program

Hone your scholarly research and writing skills, and develop your ability to read and think critically.

Learn to analyze literary texts and unearth cultural contexts shaping literature by closely studying works of fiction, poetry, and drama. Learn to craft sharp scholarly inquiries and enhance communication skills for critical discourse.

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Program Type

Master's Degree

Institution

Harvard Extension School

Format

Online with an On-Campus Experience

Number of Required Courses

12

Tuition

$3,340 per course

Selected courses in the program include:

# Title A-Z Term # of Sections
100 Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies in English and Religion Spring Term 2025 2
159 What Writers Can Learn from Shakespeare Spring Term 2025 1
192 Poetry at the End of the World Spring Term 2025 1
110 Masterpieces of World Literature Spring Term 2025 1
234 Art of the Personal Essay Spring Term 2025 1
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