875 Master's degrees in Literature

The Master of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa builds on the BA program’s areas of concentration.

The English master's programmes are designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research. The World Literatures in English programme is offered by the University of Oxford.

This Greek And/or Latin Languages and Literature course at the University of Oxford is designed to allow you a period of study of Greek and/or Latin literature which is both more advanced and more independent than you will be used to from your undergraduate courses, and at the same time more tightly structured and supervised than work for a doctorate.

The programme comprises courses in English language and linguistics, as well as in British and American literature and culture. Students can specialise in either linguistics or literature, defining their own research projects under supervision.

The Philosophy and Literature programme at University College Dublin is a Master of Arts degree delivered over one year of full-time study. This interdisciplinary course explores the intersections of text and reality. It is offered in a public study mode, providing a vibrant academic community for graduate researchers.

Students in the Literature program from Texas State University have the extraordinary opportunity to hear and meet a wide variety of writers. Most authors stay for a few days, giving readings, attending receptions, visiting classes, and meeting with graduate students. Other major writers join the faculty for two-year terms.

The M.A. degree in Chinese Literature is offered at University of Hawaii at Manoa in the field of Chinese literary and cultural studies with further emphasis on genre studies, literary history, or literary theory and criticism. 

The English - Literature program of The University of Toledo provides students with freedom to pursue their own objectives. In general, it is expected that students will add to the depth and breadth of their knowledge of British, American, and Anglophone literatures and their influences.

The English Literature and Creative Writing course of Cardiff Metropolitan University is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. 

The MA English Language and Literature from The University Of Nottingham Malaysia provides you with an opportunity for advanced study in contemporary Literary Studies and Applied Linguistics. 

The master programme in Literature with a Specialization in German from Stockholm University is a two-year programme with focus on German literary studies.

The Literature with a Specialization in Latin programme from Stockholm University gives you a deep knowledge of Latin-language literature and tradition. The studies also have a classic perspective that offers comparisons with ancient Greek-literature.

The M.A. in Comparative Literature at Western University - Canada is a full-time, project-based programme. Spanning a duration of three terms, this public study track focuses on critical theory and inter-media studies. It offers a dynamic environment for scholars to explore diverse literary traditions and cultural relationships.

The M.Sc. French at Florida State University offers a comprehensive exploration of Francophone literature and contemporary society. This full-time programme, delivered in a public study mode, provides a firm foundation in scholarship and classroom teaching. Students gain advanced analytical skills over a two-year duration.

University of Georgia's Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies is one of the expansive Comparative Literature Programs in a state university in the US today. It offers the standard courses of the discipline as well as a variety of Asian and African languages

Candidates for a M.A. English - Literary History at Ohio University have the opportunity to study with accomplished specialists in a diverse array of literary periods and genres. M.A. candidates are expected to complete two years of study and write either an extended essay or a thesis in their chosen area. The M.A. student's essay or thesis often grows out of his or her coursework. 

The Slavic Languages and Literatures degree program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers a comprehensive course of study in Russian literature, language, and culture. 

The Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Studies MA degree from University of Leeds allows you to look critically at problematic histories whose legacies remain with us: the history of slavery; the history of apartheid; the ongoing histories of colonialism itself, which cut across different languages and cultures in different parts of the world.

The M.A. in Irish Literature and Culture from Boston College is a degree offered through the English Department, and is an integral part of Boston College’s Irish Studies Program.

Share your love of learning and literature with children, teens, and adults in classroom settings and nontraditional learning environments with the Reading program of University at Albany.