323 Part-time Master's degrees in Literature

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. 

Taught by experts from the Centre for Victorian Studies, this English Literature - Victorian Literature, Art and Culture course at Royal Holloway University of London  offers you the opportunity to study nineteenth-century literature and art history in the midst of the outstanding Victorian architecture of our Egham campus.  

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.

The one-year, English-taught master's programme in English Literature and Culture focuses on the interaction between literature and key political and social issues such as identity, migration, memory and the metropolis, but also between literature and the literary tradition, and literature and film.

The Master of Science in Education in Reading (M.S. Ed. in Reading) at Illinois State University offers a 36-hour intensive and highly competitive program in literacy instruction for those teachers who wish to focus in reading and writing. 

The World Literature MA at University of Warwick draws on the English Department's renowned expertise in theoretically-driven world-literary and postcolonial studies to offer a course unique in the UK.

The English Department’s Master of Arts program is designed to make the UNO M.A. in English more accessible to students. The English (online) program at the University of New Orleans provides students with advanced subject-matter expertise in American literature, British literature, and rhetoric/professional writing. 

Develop powerful research and communication skills while exploring great British and American works.

The Reading Specialist Certification program of Kutztown University is an online/blended program designed to meet the needs of working professionals.

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.

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 English Literature and Publishing program at DePaul University provides an intensive knowledge of British and American English literature, as well as a robust set of skills in scholarship and criticism, allowing you to innovate in your chosen field.

Hone your creative writing skills and gain practical tools in critical analysis, editing and research by producing a published piece of work with this  Master of Arts in Writing and Literature at Deakin University.   

The Comparative Literature programme at The City University of New York offers a rigorous academic path for students seeking a Master's degree. This public study mode course focuses on global literary traditions and critical theory, providing a comprehensive education over its standard duration for dedicated scholars.

Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Dramaturgy, a dynamic programme tailored for theatre professionals. This course can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time across two years, with classes held in the evenings, providing flexibility for working individuals keen on advancing their creative careers.

Candidates for the M.A. in Spanish at Georgia Southern University must complete a total of 30 credits. 

The School of Education at University of Guam offers a master’s degree with a specialization in Reading as an Online Program. 

The Spanish programme of Rutgers University is a programme that can be completed totally online or in a combination of course platforms – online, hybrid, on-campus, and/or summer study abroad in Spain and Peru.

The Literature and Culture programme at University College Dublin is a prestigious Master of Arts degree. This one-year, full-time course offers a deep exploration of English-language texts from the medieval era to the present day. Students engage in advanced research and critical analysis within a public study environment.

The MPhil/PhD in Comparative Literature at Birkbeck, University of London, is a research-focused degree that spans four years full-time or seven years part-time. This on-campus programme invites students to explore literature across diverse cultural contexts, commencing in the academic year 2025-26.