Overview

During the Literary Studies - English Literature in a Visual Culture programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , you will learn to look critically at literary expressions. Think about text and images in books, but also other literary expressions such as film.

Entering the job market

As a Literary Studies graduate, you can work in the broad literary-cultural field. Possible positions include:

editor at a publishing house

consultant for a cultural-literary programme

journalist at a newspaper or magazine

literary specialist at a library

organiser of a literary festival

communications officer at a governmental or non-governmental cultural institution

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Place and Planet in the Anthropocene

Reading Images

Adaptation Studies

The Graphic Novel

The Diasporic Experience

Gothic Spaces

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English, Dutch

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Visual Arts Literature British Studies View 29 other Masters in Literature in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

The Master’s programme is intended for students with an academic Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Culture. It is also suitable for students with other Bachelor’s degrees in Humanities (e.g. History, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, American Studies) who also have a solid background (at least 30 credits) in English and American literature and culture.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24830 EUR / year

≈ 24830 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Entering the job market

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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