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29 Master's degrees in Literature in Netherlands

North American Studies
The North American Studies programme at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examining key aspects of American history, culture, and literature.
Latin American Studies (research)
The Latin American Studies (research) MA programme at Leiden University addresses cutting-edge debates on the social and cultural issues in present-day Latin America and the Caribbean region.
German Literature and Culture
The German Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers the largest number of German-language master’s courses in the Netherlands and covers the fields of literary and cultural studies from the Middle Ages to the present.
Literature Today
In the Literature Today programme at Utrecht University, you will learn to identify and critically evaluate the most recent national and international developments in literature, and to situate these from a historical perspective. You will be equipped with the tools to identify and explain the quality of literary works in times of increasing commercialisation.
English Literature and Culture
Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Study the Master's track in English Literature and Culture from the University of Groningen to learn more!
Humanities Research - Literature and Contested Spaces
This Humanities Research - Literature and Contested Spaces MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed to equip the next generation of humanities researchers with the tools to design innovative, imaginative research across disciplines.
Italian Literature and Culture
This Italian Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers an excellent qualification in Italian literature and culture on an advanced level through lectures and seminars led by specialists in the field.
Language, Literature and Education
The Language, Literature and Education programme of the University of Amsterdam is a one-year programme designed for students who are interested in teaching language and literature. You will specialise in one of seven major European languages or language families.
Literary Studies (research)
In the Literary Studies (research) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study literature as a cultural practice that is capable of (re)shaping the world. Literature offers critique and provides creative answers to new and old questions. You will examine literary texts and literary culture from a transnational, theoretical and historical perspective.