364 Master's in Literature in North America

The Comparative Literature Graduate Program offered by University of California, Davis, enables students to study several literatures in their original languages in a theoretically and historically informed context and from an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective.

The Creative Writing and Poetics of the University of Washington Bothell is dedicated to helping each student develop their creative work through a course of study that encourages exploration and discovery.

The Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers a flexible degree. This full-time undergraduate course explores global media and traditions through a transdisciplinary lens. Students engage with diverse linguistic works to understand the transformative power of world culture.

The Reading Education programme at the University of Florida is a comprehensive postgraduate course designed for educators. This public study mode curriculum lasts between one and two years, focusing on literacy growth and academic achievement. Students develop advanced skills in language learning and evidence-based instruction.

The English M.A. at the University of British Columbia is a versatile postgraduate programme offering specialisations in Literature or Language. Students can complete their studies in one to two years through full-time or part-time public study modes, benefiting from a rich academic tradition established in 1919.

The Reading Specialization M.S. at Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a 36-credit postgraduate programme designed for educators. This degree focuses on diagnosing and overcoming literacy challenges. Delivered through flexible modes, it prepares students for professional certification as a Reading Specialist in Texas.

The English program of University of West Georgia seeks to prepare graduate students whose knowledge of language and literature will inform their intellectual and ethical understanding, and whose communication and critical thinking skills will allow them to contribute to the region and beyond in a variety of careers and positions.

The California State University San Marcos Literature and Writing Studies Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree.

The Literature M.A. at Eastern Michigan University provides advanced expertise in English and American literary studies. This 30-credit master degree is delivered via a public study mode, offering flexible pathways for educators and future doctoral candidates seeking to master critical expression and analytical thinking.

The Book Publishing program from Portland State University provides its students with a comprehensive view of the publishing industry through general, specialized, and experiential learning that immerses students in the work that it takes to publish a book from acquisition to launch.

The M.A. in French at the University of Lethbridge offers an advanced exploration of linguistic and literary traditions. This public programme provides flexible study modes, including a 24-month full-time track or a 48-month part-time option. Students engage in intensive research and coursework within a vibrant Francophile community.

The English MA degree offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is a comprehensive program that delves into the many facets of English: its literatures; its linguistic, social and cultural histories; and its capacities for persuasion, exposition and elucidation.

Elementary Education - Professional - Reading Track from Westfield State University is designed for new and experienced teachers. Licensure at the initial level is a prerequisite for entry into many programs in the graduate program group. 

The MA degree is offered in the fields of Chinese language, Chinese literature, Japanese language, Japanese literature, Korean language, Korean literature, and Korean for Professionals. The East Asian Languages and Literatures program is offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa.

The English Department at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a dynamic and productive community of 23 full-time faculty members engaged in active research programs, graduate supervision, and publication of literary scholarship and creative writing.

The Spanish M.Sc. at the University of South Florida provides advanced academic and practical training in Hispanic languages and cultures. This public programme focuses on literature and linguistics across Spain, Latin America, and the US. It is designed for students seeking deep transcultural competence through expert-led study.

The Literature programme at The University of Montana offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse written works. This full-time degree focuses on developing critical thinking and language expertise. Students engage with canonical and noncanonical texts to master the expressive potential of language in a professional context.

Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University emphasizes creative work in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.  

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Institute for Professional Studies in Education is ranked #1 in Wisconsin and #6 nationally on the Best Accredited Colleges' list of best online Master's in Reading and Literacy program

Pacific University Oregon’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing program celebrates writing as an art that has the potential to make a difference in the world.