Italian Literature and Culture Leiden University

Overview

The master in Italian Literature and Culture at Leiden University offers a multifocal approach to the study of Italian literature. The expansive curriculum spanning the Middle Ages to the present day allows you to pursue your personal area of interest. Examples of subjects are iconography in and around poetry, ethics in war literature and nature in narratives.

All courses, papers and presentations are in Italian and require proficiency at an advanced level. This will greatly improve your fluency in oral and written Italian. If you have a special interest in Italian literature, you can opt for an “Italian track” by choosing up to 3 Italian-language electives or specialisation courses.

This Master prepares you to become an expert on Italian language and culture. Our graduates work in different types of organisations, such as education, government, publishing, media and research institutes. Jobs include editor, translator, journalist and language instructor.

Has Italian literature and culture piqued your interest? Do you want to explore it from the Middle Ages up to the present day? Then Italian Literature and Culture at Leiden University is the right Master programme for you. Find out if you are eligible for this Master's programme by checking the admission requirements.

What you will learn

The Master's programme in Italian Literature and Culture at Leiden University equips you with a range of transferable skills and knowledge that will help you stand out in your future career. Your specialised knowledge is complemented by a broad and contextual understanding as well as critical thinking skills that can be applied to complex conceptual problems. Other skills you may encounter in the various Literary Studies courses are:

• Problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication
• Creative thinking
• Collaboration
• Analysis

Career prospects

Because of the extensive curriculum and specialisations, the career opportunities after completing the Literary Studies specialisation in Italian Literature and Culture are broad. Our graduates have landed jobs in various sectors of the job market, such as education, communication and marketing, government, media and consultancy. Examples of the diverse roles of our graduates include:

• Editor at a publishing house
• Translator and interpreter
• Marketing and communications officer
• Italian language instructor
• Journalist

Accreditation

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