The Graduate Program in English and American Literature at Boston University provides comprehensive training in all areas of English studies. Coursework is offered in historical periods, individual authors, important literary movements, literary theory and the history of criticism, and philology and linguistics. Students develop a broad competence in all literary periods before moving to a more specialized knowledge of a single area or topic.

In today’s world, strategic communication professionals are crucial for tackling the challenges faced by governmental, nonprofit, political, and advocacy organizations at local and global levels. Emerson College’s on-campus MA in Political Communication immerses you in politics from day one, teaching you to create and implement impactful political, social advocacy, and public diplomacy campaigns. Housed in the School of Communication's Department of Communication Studies, our program features faculty who are experienced speechwriters, content creators, and crisis managers, with backgrounds in local elections, US presidential campaigns, and global advocacy efforts. With a rich legacy as the first Department of Communication in the US, our students are deeply committed to politics and social justice, viewing communication as a vital tool for driving change in public opinion and policy.

Designed for those who are interested in exploring the wide-ranging creative field of New Media that goes beyond traditionally defined art and design disciplines, this program employs methods of transdisciplinary practice through collaborative teamwork.

Boston University's MFA in Screenwriting offers the best of the east and west coasts -- 3 semesters in Boston to build the skills, experience, and community to launch a career in the television and film industry as a scriptwriter, and the 4th (and final) semester in Los Angeles with an industry internship and networking with our LA-based alumni. No GRE required. Scholarships available.

The Master of Arts in International Relations & Juris Doctor (IRJD) dual degree program prepares students for careers in national governments or international agencies, international negotiation, and human rights organizations.

BU’s Master of Arts in Psychology provides the flexibility to pursue a variety of areas in psychology, building on a common foundation of scientific methodologies. Our students are exposed to different aspects of the field through completion of coursework and developing an independent project with a faculty member. Particular strengths of the program include cognition, neuroscience, developmental science, and clinical psychology. This program is ideal for students who wish to strengthen their understanding of research methodology and clarify their interest in the field in preparation for employment or advanced graduate training.

The Master of Arts in Statistics degree program provides advanced training in the fundamental theory of statistics and probability and in their applications to a broad range of disciplines. This program prepares students for positions in education, government agencies, industry, or nonprofit institutions, or for further graduate study leading to a PhD degree.

Embrace your passion for sports with Emerson College’s hybrid MA in Sports Communication. Learn from leading academics and industry experts who will guide you in creating engaging content, testing user experience fundamentals, and developing branding strategies for sports organizations, fans, and athletes. Additionally, you'll explore how sports serve as soft power in bridging local and global communities. Housed in the School of Communication's Department of Communication Studies, our program allows you to analyze and practice various aspects of sports communication, including digital media coaching, event management, speechwriting, sports law and ethics, agentry analytics, and online fandom.

Emerson College’s online MA in Business of Creative Enterprises is tailored for artists eager to navigate the business side of their creative fields. Whether you’re a musician, designer, actor, or writer, you'll acquire essential business skills to transition your artistic expertise into a successful career. Housed in the School of Communication, the program features cross-departmental faculty who teach leadership strategies and foster a positive work culture based on empathy and equity. Whether you're looking to launch your own venture or advance in your current role, you'll gain valuable experience in strategic planning, finance, marketing, and more.

Information comes to us faster, from all directions, through media forms that didn’t exist a decade ago. How do you stay out in front?

The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (LAS) prepares students for work in the private sector, government, policy and research think tanks, non-governmental organizations, international institutions, and education.

The Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) is a rigorous year-and-a-half program that provides students with the breadth of training in the various facets of global policy and in-depth training in a chosen functional policy specialization including Environmental Policy, Developmental Policy, and International Public Health Policy.

The Economics Department offers three terminal master’s programs, MA in Economics, MA in Global Development Economics, and MA in Economic Policy, that equip its graduates with the advanced knowledge and quantitative skills required for a successful career in consulting, politics, international relations, and governance.

Simmons launched the first Master of Arts degree in Children’s Literature in 1977 to provide a rigorous, disciplined study of children’s and young adult books for those who are — or who intend to be — involved in teaching, library services, publishing, writing, or related fields.

Our understanding of history is in a perpetual state of flux. We are constantly raising new questions about the past and exploring innovative approaches to addressing complex problems. In our Master of Arts in History program, you will learn to interpret sources and analyze different perspectives.