Overview

Offering a wide and diverse array of courses, this intercultural and intermedial master’s programme is not limited to the study of literature within one language or culture but covers languages and cultures from various parts of the world. This transnational and interdisciplinary outlook is an aspect which the programme shares with the MA Literary Studies track Literature in Society.

Through its theoretical approach the Cultural Analysis - Literature and Theory MA programme at Leiden University is also closely related to the two-year Research MA in Literary Studies; consequently, many of our courses are crosslisted. An important difference with this ResMA programme is that the scope of our one-year curriculum generally does not allow for an integrated internship or semester abroad. These options are, however, open to those able and willing to extend their studies with us for a third semester.

An established collaboration between the Leiden Master and the Master in Literary Studies at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) allows you to exchange at least one course in the Leiden programme for a course offered by Amsterdam. Cultural Analysis - Literature and Theory at Leiden University is an accredited degree programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a master’s degree in Media Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Career prospects

Account executive at a communications agency

Policy officer at The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

English/French/German/Italian teacher at a university of professional education

English/French/German teacher at a secondary school

Junior information specialist at an association of civil-law notaries

Project officer for subtitling at a company specialising in media translations

PhD researcher at a Dutch or foreign university

Project manager at a translation and interpreting agency

Publishing assistant at a legal publishing house

Copywriter at a software and consultancy company

Content manager and communications advisor at a multinational accountancy firm

Programme Structure

Programme structure:

The master’s programme in Literary Studies is a one-year full-time programme taught across two semesters. It comprises compulsory courses, elective courses, and the writing of an MA thesis.

For detailed information about the curriculum, please check the specialisations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature Media Studies & Mass Media View 33 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following diploma requirements apply for this programme:

A bachelor’s degree from a Dutch research university (in the specialisation) in Film and Literary Studies: Literary Studies
Holders of a comparable bachelor’s degree from a research university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree, or who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for such a degree, may also be granted admission.
Completed the pre-master's / bridging programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

20900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leiden

850 - 1250 EUR /month

Living costs

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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