380 Master's in Literature in Europe

The interdisciplinary Film and Literature programme from University of York combines critical inquiry and independent research with passionately committed teaching from world-leading scholars. 

Are you curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the 21st century, from videogames and films to poetry, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? The English Literature - Fantasy programme of the University of Glasgow allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.

This Creative Writing Prose Fiction course from the University of East Anglia is the oldest and most prestigious Creative Writing programme in the UK. It is uniquely focused on the writing of fiction. We take a rigorous and creative approach to enabling students' ideas, voices, technique and craft. 

The Contemporary Literature and Culture programme from Loughborough University  enables graduates to explore British and American fiction, poetry, and drama, analysing contemporary issues such as #MeToo, the Covid pandemic, and climate change, and understanding how literary prizes influence the production of today’s literature.

Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

The Children's Literature and Literacies programme at the University of Glasgow is the first programme in Scotland dedicated to children’s and young adult’s literature as a primary resource and a field of academic study. You will develop a specialisation that is highly valued in professions such as education, library services and children’s media.

The Global Media and Publishing Management course from University of Southampton gives you the critical thinking skills you need for a career in the media, cultural, and literary industries.  

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Modern Languages and Comparative Literatures - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

The Master’s by research in Classics at the University of Malta offers you the opportunity to delve deeply into the philosophical, literary, religious, and creative traditions of civilisations which have shaped humanity’s development.

This English Literature MA degree at Northumbria University will help you gain a more confident critical voice, and advanced analytical and research skills.

The Literature and Creative Writing programme from University of Essex allows you to choose a creative-practice pathway or a theoretical pathway. Studying literature and creative writing at Essex means that you can build your degree around your interests.

The Scottish Literature programme of the University of Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching and research of Scottish Literature.

The MA Creative Writing and English Literature degree from The University of Hull is perfect if you want to enhance your creative writing skills but are also interested in English Literature. You’ll study contemporary text with published writers and scholars and can specialise in either creative writing or English Literature – or both.

This Theatre Studies programme of study at the University of Malta is conducted mainly by research. It will offer you an opportunity to undertake an independent research project in a chosen area of theatre studies.

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 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.

The English Language and Literature programme from Istanbul Aydin University provides advanced education in English Language and Literature by presenting students with contemporary methods, comparative approaches and universal perspectives in linguistics and literary studies.

The Audiovisual and Literary Translation degree from University of Essex will allow you to further specialise in literature and literary translation, audiovisual translation, and general translation. 

The Instruction of English as a Foreign Language program is a two-semester, practice-oriented course that prepares students for a career in English language teaching. It provides up-to-date knowledge of language learning and teaching, while developing the ability to connect theory, research, and practice in classroom instruction, assessment, and materials development.

The English Literature (Online)MA degree at Northumbria University means you have access to a wide range of resources, staff experience and scheduled online classes, while working from wherever you are in the world.