Master of Arts in Composition
Train to Become a Leader in Academia with Our Online Master’s Degree in Composition
Excited about furthering your writing career or working as a professional in academia? Liberty University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Composition could be a great fit for you.
With this degree, you’ll not only focus on the foundational elements of composition but also have the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge within this subject. Through the training you receive in this degree, you can cultivate skills and expertise that can help you prepare for a diverse array of writing opportunities.
After earning your degree, you can pursue your goals in the professional world of writing with experience and training at your back. Employers in many different fields need professional and skilled writers. For instance, you could potentially pursue career opportunities as an editor, journalist, or author. Plus, you can work to develop the skill set and credentials needed to apply for positions as an instructor of undergraduate English and writing courses at the collegiate level.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Composition?
- Fundamentals of writing and grammar
- How to teach composition at the collegiate level
With a master’s in composition, you can gain advanced knowledge of the components of composition. You’ll have multiple opportunities to practice and stretch your writing skills as you learn more about the field as well as explore how to teach others this valuable skill in collegiate settings.
Potential Career Options with a Master’s Degree in Composition
- Academic development counselor
- Author
- Editor
- English/composition lecturer
- Instructor
- Professor
- Tutor
Benefits of the M.A. in Composition
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026
