92 Online Master's degrees in Literature

Throughout the Shakespeare (Online) course from University of Birmingham you'll explore different approaches to Shakespeare based on the latest research of the Shakespeare experts.

This Creative Writing (Distance Learning) from Teesside University is your opportunity to develop your writing practice at the times that work for you, wherever you are in the world.

Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. At Birmingham, the research interests span medieval to modernism, digital cultures and the future of fiction. Learn more at the English Literature (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

The English Literature (Online)MA degree at Northumbria University means you have access to a wide range of resources, staff experience and scheduled online classes, while working from wherever you are in the world.  

Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme. 

The Children Literature programme from Goldsmiths University of London Online is for ambitious readers and writers who are passionate about children’s and young adult (YA) reading, storytelling, and literary creativity.

English Literature (Online) (Part-time) MA programme from Northumbria University means you have access to a wide range of resources, staff experience and scheduled online classes, while working from wherever you are in the world.  

This Gaelic Literature (Online) course delivered by the University College Cork provides students with an in-depth introduction to a distinctive body of literature, giving expression to the many identities of the Gaelic world, and extending over 1200 years, from monastic to modern times.

Conduct your research at The Shakespeare Institute, the leading centre for Shakespeare studies. You'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK. Learn more at the Shakespeare Studies (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

Are you easily captivated by the power of a well-told story and excited to dive into the deeper meaning of a book, poem, or play? Does the way literature has grown and changed over time fascinate you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Liberty University's Master of Arts (MA) in Literature (Online) may be right for you!

The Reading Instruction program of University of West Georgia is a graduate degree program housed in the Department of Learning and Teaching in the College of Education.

In the Reading program from Northwest Missouri State University, you will learn how to best apply instructional approaches, learning materials and a comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student achievement in reading and writing.

English from Mississippi College is one of the most underrated degrees there is. Students of English are prepared not only for careers in the field, but for any of the many careers that emphasize elocution and communication – including publishing, advertising, public relations, program development, administration and technical writing.

The M.A. (Theological Studies) offered by Columbia International University provides you with an interdisciplinary knowledge of Biblical studies, church history, intercultural studies, and theology. It prepares you to engage in research and analysis that is informed by those disciplines and contributes to the advance of ministry in the church, missions, or marketplace.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies M.Sc. at Athabasca University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme delivered entirely online. This flexible public study mode allows students to master advanced research and critical reading skills while exploring global texts over a duration of two to six years.

The Department of Foreign Languages at the University of New Orleans offers an online graduate program leading to a Master of Arts degree in Romance Languages - Spanish or French. Within each option, a student may pursue a track in either Literature, or in Language, Culture and Civilization.

This Reading Option program from Montana State University Billings provides learning and research opportunities for teachers, reading supervisors, and principals. The courses in this program are online allowing for flexible completion of the programs while continuing to work. 

The Creative Writing and Literature programme at Harvard University is a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) degree delivered in a public study mode. This flexible course combines online learning with a brief on-campus residency, typically completed over two to five years, to refine your narrative voice and literary expertise.

Candidates interested in becoming a Library Media Specialist at Fort Hays State University must hold a current, valid teaching license.