364 Master's in Literature in North America

Reading, Literacy and Learning at Longwood University provides teachers the opportunity to investigate research-based theories in reading and writing, put theory into effective practice, and examine how culture impacts teaching and learning.

The Department of English offers two Master’s degree programs: a two-year 4+1 M.A. program for Tulane University undergraduate English majors, and a three-semester external M.A. program for English or Literature majors with B.A. degrees from Tulane or from other institutions.

The M.A. in English at the University of Oklahoma is a flexible, three-year postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. Students engage in advanced research across literary studies, rhetoric, and creative writing. This curriculum fosters professional immersion through tailored specialisations and teaching experience.

Investigate historical and contemporary areas of British, American, Canadian and English-language postcolonial literatures, alongside the theories relevant to their study with the Master of English (Literary Studies) program from University of Waterloo.  

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Middle Eastern Literatures and Societies from University of Pennsylvania offers advanced study of the languages and literatures of Islamic civilizations, and also Islamic history and thought in their Middle Eastern context, in modern and pre-modern settings. 

Coursework in French and Francophone studies covers modern and contemporary literature and culture as well as applied linguistics while World Languages and Literature coursework covers world languages pedagogy and research methods. World Languages and Literatures - French degree is offered at University of Nevada, Reno.

The purpose of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy from University of Delaware is to provide students with the opportunity for professional growth in the areas of language proficiency, in-depth understanding of literature, civilization and culture, and research and teaching skills. 

The English M.A. at South Dakota State University is a versatile postgraduate programme designed for advanced literary and rhetorical study. Available through full-time or online study modes, this degree enhances research and communication skills. It offers a comprehensive curriculum for students seeking academic or professional growth.

The English Language and Literature program at University of Maryland teaches students how to think critically, communicate clearly, and create fearlessly. Equipped with a versatile and interdisciplinary liberal arts education, our students emerge from our classrooms well-prepared to navigate the complex landscape of the current moment. 

The Library and Information Science (Online) program of Drexel University is an industry leader in digital information management and ranked among the nation’s top library science programs.

Music History and Literature is offered by Ohio University. While emphasis in the program is on Historical Musicology, studies in contemporary music (20th and 21st centuries) include units in Ethnomusicology and world music.

The graduate program in Spanish at Temple University integrates the established fields of Literature and Linguistics. Students may apply one approved non-Temple graduate course done in a Spanish-speaking country toward fulfillment of the M.A. requirements in Spanish. Opportunities for graduate study abroad through Temple programs are available occasionally.

The Korean Literature degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in the field of Korean literary studies in major genres of poetry, fiction, and drama from the classical period to the 21st century.

The Creative Writing (NEOMFA) at The University of Akron is a terminal Master of Fine Arts degree designed for aspiring authors. This full-time programme focuses on advanced craft across multiple genres, including fiction and poetry. Students benefit from a unique four-university consortium providing extensive resources.

The Literary and Cultural Studies programme at Carnegie Mellon University is a full-time, public master’s degree. It provides rigorous training in literary theory and media studies to prepare students for doctoral research or professional roles. The curriculum focuses on analytical skills through close faculty mentorship.

Get the support of a talented community of peers? Focus on fiction, narrative nonfiction or poetry in the graduate M.F.A. Writing program from University of New Hampshire, which has launched the careers of hundreds of poets, novelists, storywriters, essayists and memoirists.

Advance your knowledge of curriculum, teaching, learning, teacher education, and educational supervision with this M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction - Children's Literature. This flexible degree program at Pennsylvania State University allows you to choose your area of emphasis, preparing you to succeed in an increasingly diverse educational landscape.

The Reading and Language degree at Fresno Pacific University equips candidates to put literacy theory into practice, to become confident decision makers, and to develop the skills needed to be change agents in the field of literacy.

The purpose of the Languages, Literatures and Cultures program at the University of Delaware is to provide students with the opportunity for professional growth in the areas of language proficiency, in-depth understanding of literature, civilization and culture, as well as research and teaching skills.

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Illinois State University offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) with a concentration in Spanish.