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Master of Literature and Writing Studies

California State University, San Marcos

  • San Marcos, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, San Marcos campus

About the program

Thesis-based 30-unit master's in literature and writing.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Literature and Writing Studies. Apply skills related to 30 semester units with at least 24 graduate-level units
  • recommended early courses are LTWR 600
  • 602A. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Doctoral study
  • College writing instruction
  • Publishing and editing
  • Non-profit work
  • Professional writing

Curriculum

  • 30 semester units (10 courses) with at least 24 graduate-level units
  • recommended early courses are LTWR 600
  • 601
  • 602A
  • 602B and 511. Students write a thesis
  • which can be literary analysis
  • visual-text analysis or a creative thesis with a critical introduction.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master: bachelor degree from an accredited institution
  • University minimum GPA 2.5 (programmes often 2.8-3.0)
  • English proficiency
  • Programme-specific items such as recommendation letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Additional academic criteria: University minimum 2.5 overall or in last 60 units
  • Programmes often 2.8 to 3.0.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (non-US degrees evaluated by an approved agency), programme-specific items often include recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume, GRE/GMAT waived or optional for most

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 180

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Literature and Writing Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,899 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSan Marcos
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
DepartmentLiterature and Writing Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Literature and Writing Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.