875 Master's degrees in Literature

The Master of Arts in Children's Literature at the University of British Columbia is a multidisciplinary M.A. programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This public study mode course typically lasts around four years, offering a deep academic exploration of media and texts designed for young audiences.

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 aim of the Literature - Culture - Media, Scandinavian Studies programme from Lund University is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media.

The aim of the Literature - Culture - Media, General Literature programme from Lund University is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media.

The foundational principle of the Linguistics and Literary Studies at University of Antwerp is English is that you don’t have to make an agonising choice between what could be your two passions: language and literature. You can combine both of these fascinating fields of study in a one-year Master’s programme of 60 ECTS credits.

The Literature with a Specialization in English programme from Stockholm University presents a broad outlook over literary studies today, viewing English language literatures in relation to other international literatures by way of comparative studies.

The English Literary Studies MA course at Durham University offers choice, flexibility and the opportunity to specialise. You can learn from the rich variety of research expertise in the Department and you also have the chance to concentrate on a particular area of literary study.

Are you curious, eager to learn and ready to shape the role of the arts and the media in society and culture? Then you are the right person for this Research Master! The two-year Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies from University of Groningen is a specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts and Culture.

The Irish Writing programme at Trinity College Dublin offers an in-depth exploration of literature from the seventeenth century to today. This M.Phil. degree is available via full-time or part-time study modes. Students engage with Ireland’s rich literary heritage through expert-led seminars in a vibrant public university.

The Literary Studies M.Sc. at Aberystwyth University is a one-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree offers a deep engagement with English literature, focusing on critical theory and research skills. Students benefit from elite research libraries while preparing a significant final dissertation.

This Highlands and Islands Literature MLitt course from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) allows you to study the writers and literatures of the Highlands and Islands, in the communities to which they belong. 

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 Department of Near Eastern Studies (NES) at Princeton University has been a leader in the study of the Middle East since 1927, when it was founded as the Department of Oriental Languages and Literatures.

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.

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.

During the MLitt in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews develop skills in cross-cultural communication, cultural competence and empathy – all highly valued by employers in an increasingly globalised world.

The M.A. in English Literature and Culture at Birkbeck, University of London gives you the chance to study the literature, culture and theory of modernity from the nineteenth century to the present day, so that you are exposed to a rich background of cultural study on this period. 

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. 

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 M.A. in Children's Literature - Children's Illustration at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time programme designed for those passionate about children's literature. This course offers a blend of practical and theoretical insights, focusing on developing your illustration skills and understanding the publishing industry.