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409 Master's degrees in Literature in Europe

English Literature
The English Literature programme from Ulster University allows you to focus either on literature or creative writing practice. Whether you are a recent graduate, a budding creative writer, a teacher keen to upskill, or returning to education for your own personal development, the variety and breadth of this programme will appeal to you.
German
The MLitt in German from University of St Andrews will deepen your literary and cultural knowledge while fostering intercultural competence and transferable skills for life in an increasingly globalised world.

Shakespeare
Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon with the Shakespeare programme at University of Birmingham.
Literature - Culture - Media, Russian Literature
The aim of the Literature - Culture - Media, Russian Literature programme from Lund University is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media.
French
At French from Birkbeck, University of London we aim for students to make the transition into fully fledged, independent academic researchers, with the skills necessary to present their research orally as well as in writing, in addition to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge.
Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies
The study of literature is never just one thing. Modern literary culture is diverse, exciting, complex, rich, and plural. The School of English is proud to offer a taught master’s degree which grows out of and embraces this multiplicity, the Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies programme of Trinity College Dublin.
Intercultural Literature Studies - Specialisation Literature in English
Intercultural Literature Studies - Specialisation Literature in English at Dalarna University will give you a competitive advantage in professions that require critical-thinking skills, intercultural understanding and analytical competence.

Comparative Literature and Intensive Language
Comparative Literature and Intensive Language from SOAS University of London is a radical rethinking of the literature of the world and their relationships to each other.
Teaching of English Language and Literature in Combination
The graduate of the Teaching of English Language and Literature in Combination programme from Catholic University in Ružomberok has extensive intellectual knowledge in the profile educational areas (linguistics, literary theory, culture, didactics of teaching English).
Education (Critical Approaches to Children's Literature) PGCE entry only
Education (Critical Approaches to Children's Literature) PGCE entry only from University of Cambridge course is aimed at applicants who already have knowledge of and interest in children's literature, and who want to develop expertise in the subject at master's level.
Comparative Literature
Study literature from six different continents covering over 2,500 years, comparing literatures from across the world, written in many different languages, in different cultures from antiquity to the present day. The Comparative Literature MA at King's College London provides an introduction to the practice, methodology and theory of comparative literary studies through our required module.
English Language and Literature
Yasar University, Graduate School of Social Sciences offers an interdisciplinary M.A. program in English Language and Literature.
Modern and Contemporary Literature
The M.A. in Modern and Contemporary Literature at Birkbeck, University of London, is designed for those passionate about literary studies. This one-year full-time course can be pursued on campus or through flexible learning options, allowing students to tailor their educational experience to fit their needs.

Scottish Literature
The Scottish Literature programme of the University of Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching and research of Scottish Literature.

English Literature
Studying for an English Literature programme from University of Liverpool allows you to advance your literary scholarship and pursue areas of interest across a wide variety of genres and historical periods.
English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture
The program in English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture from Freie Universität Berlin focuses on the literatures and cultures of the Anglophone world (with the exception of North America), in the past and the present.

Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme at The University of Edinburgh draws on world-class teaching and research expertise across literatures, languages and cultures, from Scotland to Asia, Scandinavia to the Middle East. It can also be completed part-time over two years.
British Literature, Theatre and Cultures
This course will give you the chance to combine your passion for literature, theatre, and British culture, and combine them in an interdisciplinary exploration of the arts. British Literature, Theatre and Cultures degree is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.

Publishing Studies
The Publishing Studies MRes from University of Stirling helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing.
MA Library and Archive Studies
The MA in Library and Archive Studies at The University of Manchester is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed for aspiring information professionals. This Master of Arts degree equips students with both theoretical and practical skills essential for success in the library and archive sectors.