364 Master's in Literature in North America

The Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse graduate program from DePaul University is Chicago's only master's-level program with a singular focus on writing, rhetoric, pedagogy and language.

The Literature programme at The University of New Mexico is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for full-time study. This 30-hour curriculum focuses on broad scholarly development through a non-thesis track, requiring a professional portfolio and foreign language proficiency to prepare students for advanced doctoral research.

The Reading and Literacy K-12 programme at Central Michigan University is a 30-credit Master of Arts designed for educators. This online degree focuses on advanced literacy leadership and clinical practice. Students can complete the curriculum part-time in under two years, benefiting from a flexible, high-quality distance learning format.

Candidates for the M.A. in Spanish at Georgia Southern University must complete a total of 30 credits. 

The M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from University of Maryland is divided into three areas: Spanish literature, Latin American literature, and Hispanic applied linguistics. 

The Music (History and Literature Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

The Assyriology programme at Yale University offers an intensive study of ancient Mesopotamian civilisations. This master level course focuses on Akkadian and Sumerian languages through full-time study. Students engage with historical sequences and original artefacts to master the cultures of the ancient Near East.

The Comparative Literature programme at The City University of New York offers a rigorous academic path for students seeking a Master's degree. This public study mode course focuses on global literary traditions and critical theory, providing a comprehensive education over its standard duration for dedicated scholars.

The Comparative Literature programme at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for bilingual scholars. This public study mode course focuses on multi-lingual literary mastery and cross-cultural methodology. Students develop high proficiency in at least one foreign language over the duration.

The M.A. in English - English and American Literature at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. Delivered via a public study mode, this curriculum requires 30 credit hours and a research thesis. It is designed for students seeking advanced expertise in literary analysis and research.

Among the oldest and most respected MFA programs in the country, the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a three-year program dedicated to writing workshops and the completion of a book-length manuscript in prose or poetry. 

The School of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933. We offer a master degree in Performance and Literature at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. 

The Theatre - Performance as Public Practice MA/MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin focuses on the historical development, cultural and theoretical contexts, and artistic significance of theatre, dance and performance disciplines and institutions, as well as the interrelationships of these fields and the role of performance in public spheres. 

This Literature (English) MA program from Old Dominion University, which offers a comprehensive grounding in literary and cultural studies and critical theory, prepares students for careers in community college and four-year university teaching, public media, and a variety of jobs in the public sphere. It also prepares students for advanced literary and cultural studies at the Ph.D. level. 

Cultivate your passion for creating texts that are meant to be performed in person, on film, on radio, or in new media such as podcasts in the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Dramatic Writing program of the University of Denver.

The East Asian Languages and Literatures programme at the University of Oregon offers a deep immersion into the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. This full-time degree develops critical thinking and linguistic fluency, preparing students for global careers through expert mentorship and extensive study abroad options.

The English (Online) Master's Degree program from Kansas State University will help you become a better writer, a better reader and communicator, and a more creative and critical thinker to advance your knowledge, your skills and your career.

The Technical and Professional Communication programme at New Mexico State University is a comprehensive M.A. degree delivered 100% online. This two-year, public study mode course focuses on media technologies and information management, preparing students for dynamic roles through an asynchronous, flexible curriculum.

French (Romance Languages) from Wayne State University provides advanced training in language, literature, and culture. Students who complete the program gain skills in translation, textual analysis, and intercultural competency. Applicants must demonstrate competency in French.

The Reading Specialist (Online) program from from Drexel University aims to prepare students to work with individuals with a range of reading abilities and needs by introducing them to multisensory approaches to reading instruction, and to a variety of diagnostic tools for planning and evaluation purposes, as well as to monitor student performance and growth.