875 Master's degrees in Literature

The Literature, Culture and Media programme at University of Iceland, concerns the diverse connections between culture and language, as seen from the perspective of cultural history, social sciences and linguistics. Ancient and modern world languages will be introduced and their origins, influence and effects investigated.

The Spanish Linguistics and Literature M.Sc. at the University of Houston is a face-to-face master's programme designed for advanced study in Hispanic, Latin American, and Peninsular fields. This public study mode course provides a rigorous academic environment for students to master critical thinking and modern research methods.

University of Wisconsin Madison offers a new interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. program in Asian Languages and Cultures. Students may take advantage of the many opportunities within the department and on campus to do in-depth research on Asia from multiple disciplinary perspectives and across the traditional area studies divisions of East, South, and Southeast Asia.

This German-language master offers an excellent qualification in German literature and culture. As all classes are taught in German, you will greatly improve your fluency in oral and written German.

The Dramatic Writing programme at The University of New Mexico is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. This intensive course requires 60 credit hours and focuses on developing a professional portfolio of stage and screen scripts through rigorous seminars and practical production opportunities.

The English Literature and Language degree at St. Mary’s University immerses students in narrative and storytelling practices, such as research, writing and outreach, to prepare them for doctoral or legal studies and a variety of professional environments.

The Master of African Literature offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  in the field of African Literature is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree. Students adopt perspectives that take seriously our location in southern Africa while also taking into account the global relevance of African literary practice.

Linguistics and Translation from City University of Hong Kong consist of coursework and research studies leading to the submission of a thesis. Both degrees are offered in full-time and part-time modes.

Literatures in English from The University of the West Indies is to prepare students for (a) further scholarly and academic research in a doctoral programme, (b) teaching at the secondary and /or tertiary level, and (c) working in related careers such as publishing, mass media, library and information studies, public relations, and the creative industries.

The Literature programme from University of Konstanz offers a unique combination of interdisciplinary philological modules concerning general literary studies with modules focusing on specialist philological subjects.

The Department of English is a centre of academic, intellectual and cultural activities at Hazara University Mansehra. It offers a Master's degree in Literature in English, as well as various interdisciplinary courses.

The English with a Concentration in Literature programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This academic track focuses on the historical evolution of English texts, requiring 30 credit hours of advanced coursework and verified proficiency in a foreign language.

The University of Aberdeen offers a postgraduate degree, the M.Litt or PhD in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies. This unique programme delves into the literature and culture of early and medieval Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England, and is available for full-time or part-time study, providing flexibility for students.

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. 

The University of Aberdeen offers a Master of Letters (MLitt) in English Language and Literature, designed to be completed in either 12 or 24 months. This programme can be pursued full-time or part-time, providing flexibility for students. It immerses learners in a comprehensive study of language and literature, guided by esteemed faculty.

The Comparative Literature programme at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for bilingual scholars. This public study mode course focuses on multi-lingual literary mastery and cross-cultural methodology. Students develop high proficiency in at least one foreign language over the duration.

Among the oldest and most respected MFA programs in the country, the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a three-year program dedicated to writing workshops and the completion of a book-length manuscript in prose or poetry. 

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). 

The M.A. Pali course at Savitribai Phule Pune University is the only place under the jurisdiction of the SPPU which provides excellent facility for learning Pali and Buddhism from basic to advance level.

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.”