Literature Today Utrecht University

Overview

Critical reflection, building up a repertoire, the consolidation of writing skills, and an understanding of how literary institutions operate in an era of globalisation are central to your studies during this programme. You can also complete an internship with publishing houses, media corporations, libraries, literary foundations, or cultural institutions – the job market and professional field for which this Master’s programme prepares you

Tracks

You can choose from among the following tracks to tailor the programme to your interests and desired career path:

• English and Comparative Literature (entirely in English)

• Dutch Literature (in Dutch and English)

• French Literature (Modern Literature in European Languages)

• German Literature (Modern Literature in European Languages)

• Hispanic Literature (Modern Literature in European Languages)

Career Prospects

During the Master’s  Literature Today programme at Utrecht University, you will get to know different literary institutions that operate in the field of literature and culture. After finishing this programme, you can use the academic and practical skills that you acquired during your year of study and begin working at one of these institutions. 

You will be an expert on literature today who can work at (inter)national publishing houses, cultural institutions – places like the British Council, the Flemish-Dutch cultural platform deBuren (Brussels), the cultural centre deBalie (Amsterdam), etc. – libraries, or bookshops, or in media, museums, theatres, or literary-cultural festivals. In a wider sense, you are prepared for a future career in the sectors of literature, culture, and communication.

The Master’s programme in Literature Today prepares students for a broad spectrum of occupations that require expertise in literature and literary institutions. These can be in the fields of editing and publishing, organisation and event management, journalism, education, archival and library services, or even research and research support.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.