Literary Studies (Research) Radboud University

Overview

The Master’s in Literary Studies will teach you how to approach historical and contemporary literary texts from a theoretical perspective, as well as how to examine the current societal significance of literature. By the end of the programme, you will be able to discuss literary texts and scholarly approaches with other researchers at the highest academic level.

To fully understand literature, you need to broaden your scope. You will gain insight into methods and theories in both literary studies and the humanities in general. You will become familiar with a wide range of literary cultures, critical approaches and theoretical debates. You will develop and share approaches to literature with fellow students who have different linguistic backgrounds. This will enhance your own research. In order to further expand your horizons as a literary scholar, you will spend a semester conducting research or taking courses abroad.

Future career opportunities

This Research Master’s prepares an international group of students for careers that require advanced research competences and skills. Alumni of this programme have found positions as PhD students, researchers, policy officers, editors, curators or critics at universities, museums, heritage institutions, archaeological agencies, publishing companies or text agencies.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).