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29 Master's degrees in Literature in New York, United States

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University at Buffalo4,4(47)
Buffalo, New York, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Jewish Thought

The Jewish Thought programme at University at Buffalo is a 30-credit Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course offers advanced training in the spiritual and intellectual history of Judaism. Available for full-time study, it focuses on medieval and modern texts to prepare students for doctoral research or professional roles.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$25,740/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(47)
Buffalo, New York, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French and Spanish

The French and Spanish M.A. at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time study. Students explore diverse literatures, linguistics, and cultures through a flexible curriculum. This degree provides advanced linguistic training and scholarly research skills over a standard two-year duration.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$25,740/yr
University of Rochester4,8(6)
Rochester, New York, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$64,500/yr
Pratt Institute4,5(4)
New York City, New York, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

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.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$43,309/yr
New York University4,3(114)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German Thought and Literature

The German Thought and Literature program delivered at New York University provides students with the opportunity to deepen their study of literature, critical theory, philosophy, aesthetics, psychoanalysis, and media theory.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$56,646/yr
New York University4,3(114)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

East Asian Studies

The East Asian Studies MA program from New York University is designed for students who seek specialized and individualized enhancement of their undergraduate education.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$56,646/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, New York, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

English and Comparative Literature

The English and Comparative Literature program at Columbia University offers a wide range of courses in traditional and emerging fields of literary and cultural study.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$73,456/yr
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Spanish M.A. at The City University of New York is a 30-credit postgraduate programme designed for advanced linguistic and literary mastery. Available with flexible part-time study options, this degree focuses on Spanish American literature and theory to prepare students for doctoral research or professional global careers.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$28,215/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, New York, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History and Literature

The History and Literature program at Columbia University is an innovative program that explores the interconnections and intersections between history and literature, both as categories of cultural production and as scholarly disciplines. 

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$70,628/yr
Binghamton University4,1(55)
Binghamton, New York, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Graduate programs in the Binghamton University Department of Comparative Literature possess a long-standing commitment to critical theory and a progressive understanding of the discipline.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$26,340/yr
Stony Brook University4,4(14)
New York City, New York, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Literature

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

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$19,746/yr
Hofstra University4,5(11)
Hempstead, New York, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Literacy Studies, Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12 (non-certification)

This Graduate Pathway in Literacy Studies, Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12 (non-certification), Pre-Master from INTO Hofstra University will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Hofstra University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$43,990/yr
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Students in Comparative Literature from The City University of New York come from over twenty-five countries and are native speakers of as many languages. They bring a range of cultural and intellectual interests and have given the program in Comparative Literature at the Graduate Center an international character second to none that mirrors New York City in all its depth and complexity.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$25,650/yr
University of Rochester4,8(6)
Rochester, New York, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Performance and Literature

University of Rochester's Performance and Literature Master’s degrees with majors in composition and music education may be undertaken either within the division of graduate professional studies (the MM as described in this section) or within the division of graduate research studies (the Master of Arts). 

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$64,500/yr
University at Albany3,9(10)
Albany, New York, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Spanish

Dive into the Spanish language. Language skills, historical reference points and topical awareness must be a priority as you become involved in cultural issues involving Spanish-speaking populations around the world with the Spanish program of University at Albany.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$28,318/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(47)
Buffalo, New York, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French Language and Literature

The French Language and Literature at University at Buffalo is a full-time, two-year M.A. degree delivered in person. This 36-credit programme focuses on advanced linguistic mastery and cultural analysis. Students engage in rigorous academic training within the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in Buffalo.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$25,740/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(47)
Buffalo, New York, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Spanish Language and Literature

The Spanish Language and Literature program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you intend to teach Spanish particularly in public schools.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$25,740/yr
Mercy University4,6(7)
Online

English Literature

The Master of Arts in English Literature at Mercy College New York provides a strong emphasis for students interested in these and other pursuits.

M.A. Part-time Online
2½ years$12,984/yr
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

French

The French program at The City University of New York can lead to careers in teaching, business, and government, or qualify students for admission to doctoral programs in French or comparative literature

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$25,650/yr
Stony Brook University4,4(14)
New York City, New York, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Hispanic Languages and Literature

Hispanic Languages and Literature from Stony Brook University attracts students as a core Humanities major that challenges them to develop their critical and analytic skills while acquiring linguistic and cultural proficiency in the third largest “global language.”  

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$19,746/yr

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