Embrace literature, language, and writing
Advance your analytical, creative, and communication skills through the Master of Arts in English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. This program empowers you to engage critically with literature, language, and writing while exploring areas like creative writing, composition and rhetoric, and childhood and youth studies.
Through this fully online master's degree program, you'll learn from UNK faculty in seminar, workshop, and directed reading courses that allow you to engage and interact with others and explore texts in new ways. Choose from either a thesis or comprehensive exam to complete your program of study.
Whether your goals include advancing your teaching practice, refining your creative voice, or preparing for doctoral study or professional writing roles, the curriculum offers the flexibility to tailor your coursework to your interests. UNK's English MA allows you to position yourself for a wide range of career pathways that value strong communication, research, and critical thinking — including roles in education, publishing, editing, writing, and media — while working closely with supportive faculty in a community that celebrates intellectual and creative growth.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 hours of English
Select one of the following focus areas:
How much does it cost to get a Master's in English from UNK?
In-State
Estimated Cost: $15,397*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $369
*Cost estimates are based on 2026-27 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Out of State
Estimated Cost: $23,389*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $591
*Cost estimates are based on 2026-27 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Program Information
Accelerated English M.A. Program
Streamline your educational journey and save money by earning your English M.A alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program.
Connect with a program advisor
Let's start the conversation about your English Master's! Request information and connect with Laura, the online academic program advisor, to get more details and figure out if UNK's program is right for you.
Career Opportunities with a Master's in English
- Community college instructor
- Professional writer
- Editing
- Publishing
- Professional and technical writing
- Business
"The professors have just been very accessible, and at the same time definitely knowledgeable in their area. I've had just so much extra feedback in addition to the assignments, just all the extra tailored knowledge they have."
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