Stanford University, in Stanford, California, has the best master's degree program in English, according US News & World Report in 2009. Standford's program emphasizes a broad range of literary studies, from Medieval to Renaissance to American and British literature. It also has an optional master's thesis, where candidates write a 50-page master's thesis under faculty supervision. The deadline for application is Jan. 29.
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford CA 94305
650-723-2300
cs.stanford.edu/
Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut, has the second best masters program in English, according to U.S. News & World Report in 2009. Yale's offers two programs of study, including a terminal master's degree or a doctoral track program for students who complete a master's degree. Students in the program must enroll in a teaching instruction course and teach two sections of an undergraduate literature course to demonstrate teaching proficiency. Students are required to take six courses from a range of literary genres.
Yale University
63 High St.
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-2233
yale.edu/english/grad.html
Columbia University, located in downtown New York City, has the third best master's program in English, according to US News & World Report in 2009. Students must enroll in a variety of graduate seminars and lectures and are encouraged to seek teaching and fellowship opportunities. Columbia University also offers travel grants and literary prizes. Application deadline for the program is Dec. 15.
Columbia University
602 Philosophy Hall
New York, NY 10027
212-854-3215
columbia.edu/cu/english/