334 Master's degrees in Literature in United States

The English Department’s Master of Arts program is designed to make the UNO M.A. in English more accessible to students. The English (online) program at the University of New Orleans provides students with advanced subject-matter expertise in American literature, British literature, and rhetoric/professional writing. 

The M.A. English - Rhetoric and Composition offered by Ohio University emphasizes rhetoric and composition theory, history, and research, and the ways these inform the teaching of writing.

The MA in Literature at University of Texas at Dallas provides students with a flexible context in which to pursue research across a wide range of literary traditions, critical approaches and theoretical debates. 

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 Language skills, historical reference points and topical awareness must be a priority as you become involved in cultural issues involving Spanish-speaking populations around the world with the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.

Department faculty mentor students in the English Literature program at The University of Alabama at all stages of their graduate experience, from coursework to teaching to examinations and the writing of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

The MA in French Language and Literature at Boston University seeks to have each student develop an advanced knowledge of French and Francophone literature, its history, and major works, as well as a sound knowledge of the traditions, aims, and methods of scholarly research in the field.

Graduate students in French and Francophone Studies at University of Kentucky are members of a dynamic intellectual environment. In addition to their coursework in French, M.A. candidates pursue their intellectual interests in adjacent fields such as philosophy, history, women's studies, film studies, linguistics, English and art history.

The English program at Temple University enjoys a high reputation for teaching and research in both traditional and innovative areas of literary history and literary criticism. The advanced skills gained are highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world. You will form expertise through rigorous coursework and research to meet your professional and personal goals. 

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.

The Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies program from University of Arkansas is an innovative interdisciplinary graduate program for advanced studies in literature and culture across linguistic, national, disciplinary, and genre boundaries.  

Graduate study in the Department of Literature in English at Michigan State University leads to the Master of Arts or the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Each degree represents a different level of understanding, focus, and skill in such related areas as literary theory and history, the study of literature within historical contexts, and the study of literary authors, genres, and movements.

The Comparative Literature M.A. at Indiana University Bloomington is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This public study mode course requires 30 credit hours and is typically completed within two years. It offers deep academic insight into literary traditions, serving as a standalone degree or a Ph.D. foundation.

The English - Teaching of Writing and Literature programme at George Mason University is a specialised postgraduate course designed for educators. This public study mode curriculum focuses on advanced pedagogical strategies in literary analysis and composition, providing a comprehensive academic foundation over its duration.

The M.F.A. in Literary Arts at Brown University offers tracks in fiction, poetry and digital/cross-disciplinary.

The program in Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison is dedicated to carrying on the vision of the elders and ancestors who devoted themselves to the highest standards of intellectual rigor and to the realization of a vision of true equality and opportunity. 

Comparative Literature from Dartmouth College aims to introduce you to graduate education and advanced scholarly work through application-focused courses on theory and methods and basic pedagogical training.

The Reading Specialist Certification program of Kutztown University is an online/blended program designed to meet the needs of working professionals.

The Writing program from the University of Nebraska Omaha is a two-year program of focused instruction for creative writers who are committed to a literary career.

The English Literature and Publishing program at DePaul University provides an intensive knowledge of British and American English literature, as well as a robust set of skills in scholarship and criticism, allowing you to innovate in your chosen field.

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.