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368 Master's degrees in Literature in North America

Literature (Online)
Are you easily captivated by the power of a well-told story and excited to dive into the deeper meaning of a book, poem, or play? Does the way literature has grown and changed over time fascinate you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Liberty University's Master of Arts (MA) in Literature (Online) may be right for you!

Language, Literature and Translation
The Master of Arts in Language, Literature and Translation from Texas A&M International University provides you with a broad sophisticated knowledge of Spanish and English literature and a range of approaches to literary study, while also developing your writing and analytic skills.

Appalachian Studies
The Appalachian Studies course from East Tennessee State University is the only degree of its kind in the state of Tennessee and the second such degree in the Appalachian region.

Literacy and Reading Education
The Literacy and Reading Education degree at California State University Fullerton offers an outstanding educational experience, affordable tuition, and a flexible schedule.

English Language and Literature
Join our community of critical thinkers and creative writers to reimagine worlds across styles, genres, and mediums, engaging our ever-changing world with this English Language and Literature MA programme from University of Tulsa.

Spanish
The Master of Arts Programme in Spanish at the University of Colorado Denver offers an alternative to exclusively literary studies that traditionally lead to doctoral programmes.

Texts, Technologies and Literature
The Texts, Technologies and Literature course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides an opportunity for advanced students to further their understanding of literature and a broad array of other texts, including digital, academic and those that function in everyday use, in relation to both historical and contemporary culture.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Slavic Languages and Literatures programme at the University of Toronto offers a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This public study mode course provides advanced training in diverse regional cultures. Students engage with extensive linguistic and literary traditions during their full-time academic residency.
French
The M.A. French at the University of British Columbia is a public, in-person programme delivered at the Vancouver campus. Over approximately two years, students engage in advanced research across linguistics and literature. This master’s degree offers a rigorous academic environment for exploring the Francophone world.
French
The French programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive B.A. degree focusing on language and literature. This full-time, on-campus course develops real-world proficiency and analytical reasoning. Students explore diverse Francophone cultures while preparing for global careers in diplomacy or commerce.
Literary Translation
The Literary Translation program of University of Rochester combines academic rigor, strong practical training, and intensive professional development through internships with Open Letter and other literary presses.
Comparative Literature
The M.A. program in Comparative Literature at Pennsylvania State University offers a global breadth of study of literature and other cultural productions. Drawing upon multiple languages and cultural contexts, students consider new configurations such as the Global South or Inter-American studies as well as traditional regions of comparison.
Romance Language and Literature
The Romance Language and Literature M.A. at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers advanced training in French or Spanish. This 30-credit master programme, delivered in a public study mode, focuses on linguistic mastery and cultural analysis to prepare students for doctoral research or secondary education careers.
Rhetoric and Writing Studies
The M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered via a public study mode. It focuses on advanced literacy and the power of communication in a knowledge-driven society. Students develop critical thinking skills through rigorous academic research.
Reading Option
This Reading Option program from Montana State University Billings provides learning and research opportunities for teachers, reading supervisors, and principals. The courses in this program are online allowing for flexible completion of the programs while continuing to work.
Romance Languages
The Romance Languages programme at Appalachian State University offers a comprehensive full-time degree focused on Linguistics and Literature. Students engage in deep cultural and linguistic study over a four-year duration. This undergraduate course provides a robust academic foundation within a prestigious public institution.
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies M.Sc. at Villanova University is a versatile 30-credit programme designed for intellectual exploration. Available in a flexible public study mode, this degree allows students to customise their curriculum across the humanities and social sciences, culminating in a bespoke capstone research project.
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced doctoral training in world cultures and literary theory. This full-time M.A./Ph.D. track requires proficiency in multiple languages, preparing scholars for global careers through rigorous research and interdisciplinary study.
Creative Writing and Literature
The Creative Writing and Literature programme at Harvard University is a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) degree delivered in a public study mode. This flexible course combines online learning with a brief on-campus residency, typically completed over two to five years, to refine your narrative voice and literary expertise.
Reading Education
As educators, we are all reading specialists to some degree. Develop the skills required of reading specialists—literacy development, assessment, and instruction — with the Reading Education program of Vanderbilt University.