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373 Master's degrees in Literature in North America

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.

Texts, Technologies and Literature
The Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies and Literature 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!
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.
English Language and Literature
The MA program in English Language and Literature from University of Maryland provides broad training in literature, language, and theory for a mix of students, ranging from teachers and other professionals in the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area, who are well served by the terminal MA, to aspiring scholars who regard the MA as a step toward the PhD.
Divinity
Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary is the foundational professional degree for ministry.
Romance Languages - Spanish or French
The Department of Foreign Languages at the University of New Orleans offers an online graduate program leading to a Master of Arts degree in Romance Languages - Spanish or French. Within each option, a student may pursue a track in either Literature, or in Language, Culture and Civilization.
World Cultures and Literatures
The World Cultures and Literatures programme at the University of Houston offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course explores global perspectives through diverse texts and cultural analysis. Students engage in advanced research across multiple disciplines during their academic residency.
Writing
Our M.F.A. in Writing at Pratt Institute offers the contemporary writer tools and support to cultivate a practice that is responsive to our rapidly evolving environmental and political times.
Children's Literature and Library Services to Children
Children's Literature and Library Services to Children at Simmons University is the first and only dual degree program in the country that prepares students and professionals in library youth and young adult services.
Scandinavian Languages and Literature
The Master's Degree in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from University of Washington requires a working knowledge of the methods of literary study (historical, cultural and linguistic study of texts), including some literary criticism and theory.
Secondary Education - Language and Literature
The Secondary Education - Language and Literature program from Indiana University Southeast fits you if you are a high school teacher looking to boost your qualifications to teach dual credit courses in language arts and literature.
English
English from Mississippi College is one of the most underrated degrees there is. Students of English are prepared not only for careers in the field, but for any of the many careers that emphasize elocution and communication – including publishing, advertising, public relations, program development, administration and technical writing.
Secondary Education - Literature
The Secondary Education - Literature program from Indiana University Southeast fits you if you are a high school teacher looking to boost your qualifications to teach dual credit courses in literature.
Arts and Letters
At Drew University, Arts and Letters is a graduate liberal studies program designed with working professionals in mind. Through a diverse set of course offerings, students work on analytical and creative thinking while learning and synthesizing ideas.