323 Part-time Master's degrees in Literature

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.

Discover the Power of Cultural Expression through our online MA in Literature and Culture offered at The University of Hertfordshire Online.

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.

Physical Literacy from Edge Hill University will give you the tools to understand and teach physical literacy to a range of audiences.

This course will give you the chance to combine your passion for literature, theatre, and British culture, and combine them in an interdisciplinary exploration of the arts. British Literature, Theatre and Cultures degree is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.

Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works. The Comparative Literature and Culture programme is offered at University of Aberdeen.

The English Literature course at Royal Holloway University of London is ideal if you are interested in more than one period of English literature, or if you want to combine or juxtapose the literatures and genres of different periods. 

The Childrens Literature programme at Trinity College Dublin is a prestigious M.Phil. degree delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time. This public course explores diverse English-language texts, from historical works to modern Young Adult fiction, providing deep critical insights into the world of child readers.

This Russian and East European Literature and Culture MA offered at the University College London (UCL) is one of the most wide-ranging programmes of its kind, offering a rich variety of modules on the region, ranging from the premodern period to the 21st century, from Russia and Poland to the Czech Republic and Croatia, and from film and philosophy to literature and cultural studies.

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.

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.

The M.A. in Caribbean Studies: Literatures at The University of the West Indies offers an  interdisciplinary approach to language, literature and culture well known overseas.

Birkbeck, University of London's MA Modern Languages and Comparative Literatures is a highly flexible course offering you the chance to explore the languages and cultures of the French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish and Latin American worlds.

The Comparative Literature programme offered at the University College London (UCL)  is taught on an interdepartmental basis by staff who cover an exceptionally wide range of expertise. The flexible nature of the programme enables students to develop their own interests whilst gaining a thorough understanding of modern literary theory and comparative literature.

Arabic from the University of the Western Cape allows you to study one of the major languages in the world, especially in the Middle East, North Africa and some Mediterranean countries.

The Reading Education programme at Auburn University offers advanced training for educators aiming to support struggling readers. Available as an M.Sc., M.Ed., or Ph.D., this degree provides flexible online and on-campus study modes. Students gain expert skills in literacy instruction and research over a variable duration.

The Spanish programme at the University of Otago offers flexible study modes for students seeking global fluency. This comprehensive curriculum covers language, literature, and Iberian studies. Whether studying full-time or part-time, students gain vital communication skills and cultural insights over a standard three-year duration.

English - Literary Studies program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong includes those appropriate to literary studies in English as well as those of most Comparative Literature programmes throughout the world: to encourage critical and systematic studies of English and other literatures in the fullness of their mutual relationships. 

The M.Phil. in Literatures in English at The University of the West Indies is devoted to both the teaching of and research on literatures in English, that is, a wide variety of Anglophone literatures and not just English Literature.

Reading Education (Online) from University of West Florida is designed to address crucial reading specialist shortages in the state of Florida. This innovative, educational program ties science-based reading research to practical classroom applications.