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409 Master's degrees in Literature in Europe
English (1830-1914)
The English (1830-1914) programme from the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
Literature with a Specialization in French
This Literature with a Specialization in French programme from Stockholm University gives you a deep knowledge of French-language literature. In addition, the studies also offer a broader perspective where the French-language literature is related to literatures of other Romance-languages, such as Italian or Portuguese, in a comparative perspective.

Contemporary Literature and Culture
The Contemporary Literature and Culture programme from Loughborough University enables graduates to explore British and American fiction, poetry, and drama, analysing contemporary issues such as #MeToo, the Covid pandemic, and climate change, and understanding how literary prizes influence the production of today’s literature.
Literary Studies, Central Europe in the International Perspective
Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan's Literary Studies, Central Europe in the International Perspective Master's program offers an advanced and specialized graduate education that focuses on the rich literary traditions of Central Europe, fostering a global perspective on literature and culture.

English Literary Studies (Eighteenth Century) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) English Literary Studies (Eighteenth Century) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

English Literary Studies (Nineteenth Century) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) English Literary Studies (Nineteenth Century) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.
English - Language, Literatures and Cultures
English - Language, Literatures and Cultures from University of Göttingen opens the door to deepening your knowledge in English and American literature, English linguistics and the history of the English language. Improve your English skills to suit your needs. Take challenging classes on a variety of topics, and follow your own research interests to lay the foundation for a Ph.D.
Comparative Literature and Culture and German (5 years)
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.
Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture
The subject Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture is a Master's program at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf that builds on a relevant Bachelor's program in the field of English and American Studies and ideally complements it.
German and Comparative Literature
The MLitt in German and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews offers a unique opportunity to gain a comparative perspective on German literature through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews (MLitt) and the University of Bonn in Germany (MA).

English Literature - Modernities - Literature, Culture, Theory
Guided by a team of internationally recognised experts, in the English Literature - Modernities - Literature, Culture, Theory programme of the University of Glasgow you will investigate the key texts and concepts that shape our understanding of literature and culture across a period of radical change from 1880 to the present.
Writing
Writing is a profession and a passion; it is also an act of community. University of Warwick Warwick’s MA in Writing introduces you to the real world of writing, surrounded and supported by writing staff and students who share your ambition. It will show you how to make your way in the world as a writer.
Dramaturgy
Our MA in Dramaturgy at Leeds Conservatoire focuses on the development of newwork and individual artistry through collaborative practice.

Children's Literature and Literacies
The Children's Literature and Literacies programme at the University of Glasgow is the first programme in Scotland dedicated to children’s and young adult’s literature as a primary resource and a field of academic study. You will develop a specialisation that is highly valued in professions such as education, library services and children’s media.

English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian
The English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian programme offered by The University of Edinburgh gives you the opportunity to engage with a range of topics in literary study, centred on the literary history of England, Scotland and Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries.

English Literature
This English Literature MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University enable you to study a specialist area of literature.

Shakespeare and Creativity
Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's works and learn from expert academics at the Shakespeare Institute. You'll also get to work with theatre practitioners at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) as part of the unique collaboration. The Shakespeare and Creativity programme is offered at University of Birmingham.
English Literature
The University of Sheffield offers a Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature, which spans one year for full-time students or two years for part-time attendees. This programme allows students to explore diverse literary fields, including creative writing, with options tailored to individual interests and focuses.

Renaissance Literature 1500-1700
The Renaissance Literature 1500-1700 programme from University of York is an intensive and exciting survey of the literary culture of the 16th and 17th centuries. The transformations in religion, politics, the technologies of writing and publication, science and global exploration, which continue to resonate today, prompted some of the most vibrant, difficult, and rewarding writing ever produced.
English Literature
The M.A. program in English Literature from METU Middle East Technical University is designed to provide students with a thorough and critical knowledge of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present.