Graduate School

Information About Graduate School for English Majors and Minors

CUNY Graduate Programs in English

Links to the websites for the graduate programs in English across CUNY.

  • Brooklyn College
    Offers M.A. degrees in English and English Teacher Programs as well as an M.F.A in Fiction, Playwriting, and Poetry.
  • The City College of New York
    Offers M.A. degrees in English, Language, and Literacy, and English Education. An M.F.A is also offered in Creative Writing.
  • College of Staten Island
    Offers an M.A. degree in English with a concentration in literature or with a concentration in rhetoric.
  • Hunter College
    Offers M.A. degrees in British and American Literature and Adolescent Education, as well as an M.F.A. in Creative Writing.
  • Lehman
    Offers an M.A. degree in English with a concentration in literature or rhetoric as well as an M.A. degree in English Education.
  • Queens College
    Offers an M.A. degree in English and an M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing and Literary Translation. A Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is also offered.
  • The CUNY Graduate Center
    Offers a Ph.D. Program in English.

Additional Resources

Useful resources to aid students in preparing for graduate school and choosing a graduate program.

  • The Graduate School Guide
    Published by School Guide Publications, this print and online guide offers information on graduate programs throughout the country in all areas of study with links to the websites of individual programs and institutions.
  • The Princeton Review
    This site offers helpful information on what factors should be considered when choosing a graduate school and program.
  • GRE Examination
    This site allows students to register for the GRE General Test as well as the Subject Test, and provides useful information on preparing for the various tests.
  • Resources For Students 
    Council of Graduate Schools
  • Graduate School Information
  • GRE Examination


Revised: May 7, 2026