875 Master's degrees in Literature

Craft your literary voice. Create stories of your time. The MA Creative Writing programme at LASALLE College of the Arts develops the writers, editors, publishers, cultural curators and writing teachers of tomorrow who create narratives that migrate from Singapore to the world's exponentially growing literary production and publishing market.

The Publishing and Contemporary Literature MA at York St John University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to cultivate essential skills in the publishing sector. This degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary literature, focusing on independent publishing and diverse literary voices.

The MPhil/PhD in French at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an opportunity for in-depth research in French language, literature, and culture. This part-time programme spans seven years, commencing in the academic year 2026-27, and is conducted on campus, allowing for regular interaction with supervisors to enhance your academic journey.

Explore a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts on the Ancient Literature and Thought MA. The Classics and Ancient History department at the University of Warwick will provide you with an intensive introduction to literary theory through an interdisciplinary approach.

Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan's Literary Studies, Central Europe in the International Perspective will give you a thorough understanding of the literature and culture of Central Europe and the Balkans.

Literacy (Online) is offered by University of Saint Joseph. The Master of Arts in Literacy focuses on the teaching and assessment of reading and writing skills for all learners in Grades K-12. 

Bogazici University's English Literature Master of Arts (MA) program, provided by Bogazici University, offers a deep dive into the world of English literature, preparing students to engage with the rich tapestry of literary works.

The Theology at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary provides you with a well-balanced online education, training you to dig deeper into theology and Christian thought by working to understand ecclesiology and eschatology.

The M.A. program (with thesis) of the Department of American Culture and Literature of Hacettepe University was the first deparment of American Studies to be founded in Turkey and was established for students who want to deepen their knowledge in the field.

Literary Studies in English is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

The Liturgical Studies program at Graduate Theological Union will have students engage in critical research into the historical evolution of Christian rites; theological reflection about Christian ritual practice (historical and contemporary); and analysis/interpretation of the ritual practices and embodied faith expressions of particular liturgical traditions.

The MA English (English Literature) programme from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem meets the highest international standards and prepares students to compete with postgraduates from top universities worldwide. 

The English Language and Literature program is offered at Alzahra University.

This Bengali  programme at the University of Delhi aims at training students in Bengali Literary studies in such a way that they can pursue further research in the field.

Reading - Non-Licensure from Old Dominion University is designed for those candidates who do not necessarily have a teaching license but want to get a master's degree in reading.

The Creative Writing and Media Arts - Poetry programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a comprehensive Master of Fine Arts. This postgraduate degree focuses on artistic mastery and structural precision. Students engage in intensive workshops and interdisciplinary study to refine their poetic craft over 42 credit hours.

The Music History and Literature (MM) at the University of Louisville is a two-year, full-time Master of Music degree. This academic programme focuses on advanced musicological research and critique. Students must complete 36 credit hours, including a supervised thesis and a foreign language requirement, to graduate from the university.

The Certificate in Immigrant Literacies is designed to provide academic training in the study of language, literacies, and the immigrant experience. Learn more with Certificate in Immigrant Literacies from San Francisco State University.

Literature with a Specialization in Russian is one of thirteen specializations within the Master’s Programme in Literature at the Faculty of the Humanities at Stockholm University.

MA in Comparative Literature Program at Lighthouse Academy which lasts for 24 months (104) weeks focuses on providing students with a historical understanding of the concepts of genre and period by studying specific genres and periods or literary movements.