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    Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA)

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    Boston, USMAIn-person2 years
    $419,220.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12.08%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    238
    Cohort
    students
    116
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University is a 116-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $419,220.

    About the program

    Combines Juris Doctor with Master of Arts in English, focusing on law and literature intersections including textual analysis, interpretative techniques, legal and literary theory, rhetoric, and law in literature. Requires six English graduate courses, including literary theory and a jointly supervised thesis engaging both legal and literary subjects.

    Focus: research
    QS: #51-100 for English Language and Literature | US News #22

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Official GRE Scores. The general test is required. (Not required per general English MA policy)
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT: 100 (pre-2026) with 25 each section; post-Jan 21 2026: 5.0 overall (JD); GRS MA recommends 100
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS: minimum 7.0 (JD); GRS recommends 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,450.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University is $419,220 across 116 required credits.
    Is Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University take to complete?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University is structured around 2 years and 116 credits.
    How competitive is Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12.08%.
    How large is the Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University cohort?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in English (JD/MA) at Boston University typically enrolls around 238 students per cohort.