Narrative Studies, MA

The MA in narrative studies is a comprehensive program that explores narrative and storytelling across various cultures and historical periods.

With an emphasis on teaching and research, the program includes coursework that encourages students to pursue the transdisciplinary inquiry.

The degree program primes graduates for critical and eloquent engagement with the world beyond the university. Graduates are equally prepared to become candidates for further academic studies, to advance their careers as area educators in the language arts, and to step into one of the many professions that value creativity, critical thinking, and highly skilled communication, including teaching, writing, online publishing, and editing.

Professionals with expertise in the narrative are in high demand across many sectors and industries, including publishing, media, entertainment, marketing, and politics. Skills in crafting and interpreting narratives are valuable to businesses and institutions that communicate, entertain and educate.

Career examples include:

copywriter

creative writer

editor

freelance writer

high school teacher