19 Full-time Master's in Literature in Ireland

This one-year Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

This  MA International Contemporary Literatures and Media degree delivered at University of Galway will teach you to communicate your ideas effectively - whether in writing, speaking, or across diverse media and to adapt your message to different audiences in intercultural settings. 

This English - Modernities Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present degree delivered by the University College Cork introduces you to the advanced study of American, British, and Irish literature and other cultural forms, from the eighteenth century to the present day, as well as to a selection of theoretical works pertaining to the concept of ‘modernity’. 

This one-year Applied Linguistics (International) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

This Gaelic Literature (Online) course delivered by the University College Cork provides students with an in-depth introduction to a distinctive body of literature, giving expression to the many identities of the Gaelic world, and extending over 1200 years, from monastic to modern times.

This Children's and Young Adult Literature degree delivered by Dublin City University attracts students with a deep and long-standing fascination with children's and/or young adult literature. They enrol for various reasons. Some do it simply because they have a strong passion for these types of literature, while others see it as a way to advance their careers.

The Literatures of Engagement programme from Maynooth University addresses this sense of crisis by recognising the significant role that literature and the critical discourses associated with the study of literature,  have in both reproducing and analysing cultural values and ideologies, but also in articulating responses and resistance to those. 

Founded in 1995, this long-established and perennially popular Literature and Publishing degree delivered by University of Galway remains Ireland’s only postgraduate programme dedicated to literature and publishing.

This English - Modernities - Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present course at University College Cork introduces students to the advanced study of American and British literature and other cultural forms, from the eighteenth century to the present day, as well as to a selection of European and American theoretical works pertaining to the concept of ?modernity?.

The English (Medieval and Renaissance Literature) degree delivered by the University College Cork offers students the opportunity to explore Old English, Middle English, and early modern literature in all its rich variety and contexts.

The M.Phil. in Comparative Literature at Trinity College Dublin is a postgraduate programme designed for students eager to explore world literatures through cultural theory. This public study mode course develops critical practice over its duration, allowing scholars to bridge cultural boundaries and academic disciplines.

The MA Irish Folklore and Ethnology at University College Dublin is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This Master of Arts degree explores Ireland's oral traditions and vernacular heritage. Available for full-time or part-time study, the curriculum focuses on archival research, fieldwork, and cultural history.

The Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies programme at Trinity College Dublin is a high-level M.Phil. degree. This public course lasts one year full-time or two years part-time. It offers a deep exploration of Anglophone writing from the nineteenth century to today, utilising the university's world-famous library.

The M.Phil. in Literary Translation at Trinity College Dublin is a premier postgraduate programme designed for aspiring translators. This full-time course combines practical skill development with rigorous theoretical study. Students engage with translation history and criticism while based in a world-class research centre.

The Irish Writing programme at Trinity College Dublin offers an in-depth exploration of literature from the seventeenth century to today. This M.Phil. degree is available via full-time or part-time study modes. Students engage with Ireland’s rich literary heritage through expert-led seminars in a vibrant public university.

The Literature and Culture programme at University College Dublin is a prestigious Master of Arts degree. This one-year, full-time course offers a deep exploration of English-language texts from the medieval era to the present day. Students engage in advanced research and critical analysis within a public study environment.

The Childrens Literature programme at Trinity College Dublin is a prestigious M.Phil. degree delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time. This public course explores diverse English-language texts, from historical works to modern Young Adult fiction, providing deep critical insights into the world of child readers.

The Philosophy and Literature programme at University College Dublin is a Master of Arts degree delivered over one year of full-time study. This interdisciplinary course explores the intersections of text and reality. It is offered in a public study mode, providing a vibrant academic community for graduate researchers.

The Modern English Literature program from Mary Immaculate College has graduated over 160 students and 97% of these students have graduated with an honours MA degree.