LiteratureNorth America

381 Master's degrees in Literature in North America

University of Oregon4,0(25)

Eugene, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Literatures

The East Asian Languages and Literatures programme at the University of Oregon offers a deep immersion into the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. This full-time degree develops critical thinking and linguistic fluency, preparing students for global careers through expert mentorship and extensive study abroad options.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,386/yr

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

Florida City, United States

Theology

The Theology at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary provides you with a well-balanced online education, training you to dig deeper into theology and Christian thought by working to understand ecclesiology and eschatology.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$7,680/yr

University of Kentucky3,2(5)

Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

Graduate students in French and Francophone Studies at University of Kentucky are members of a dynamic intellectual environment. In addition to their coursework in French, M.A. candidates pursue their intellectual interests in adjacent fields such as philosophy, history, women's studies, film studies, linguistics, English and art history.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,326/yr

George Mason University4,1(103)

Arlington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in English - Linguistics

The Graduate Pathway in English - Linguistics, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in English - Linguistics are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,590/yr

Indiana University Southeast3,7(7)

New Albany, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Secondary Education - Literature

The Secondary Education - Literature program from Indiana University Southeast fits you if you are a high school teacher looking to boost your qualifications to teach dual credit courses in literature.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,452/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English

Candidates for the M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. in English at Pennsylvania State University may choose from a variety of courses in English literature and language, rhetoric and composition, and theory/cultural studies. The M.F.A. in English helps prepare candidates for professional careers as writers of fiction, poetry, or nonfiction, or for careers in academia.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$46,796/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Language, Literature, and Translation

The Language, Literature, and Translation programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers a comprehensive Master's level education. This on-campus course provides advanced academic training in global cultures and linguistic studies, allowing students to engage deeply with international research and professional practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,090/yr

Texas A&M International University4,2(14)

Laredo, United States

Language, Literature and Translation

The Master of Arts in Language, Literature and Translation from Texas A&M International University provides you with a broad sophisticated knowledge of Spanish and English literature and a range of approaches to literary study, while also developing your writing and analytic skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,469/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Students in Comparative Literature from The City University of New York come from over twenty-five countries and are native speakers of as many languages. They bring a range of cultural and intellectual interests and have given the program in Comparative Literature at the Graduate Center an international character second to none that mirrors New York City in all its depth and complexity.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,650/yr

University of Florida4,3(102)

Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

English Education

The School of Teaching and Learning offers online and face-to-face programs leading to the Master of Education (M.Ed., non-thesis), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E., thesis or project in lieu of thesis), Specialist in Education , Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in curriculum and instruction. The English Education program is delivered by University of Florida.

M.Ed. Full-time Blended

2 years$31,872/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Comparative Literature MA program offered at San Francisco State University combines the objectives of graduate study in foreign languages and literature with an emphasis on the intercultural and international aspects of literature.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,870/yr

University of Arkansas4,0(5)

Fayetteville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies

The Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies program from University of Arkansas is an innovative interdisciplinary graduate program for advanced studies in literature and culture across linguistic, national, disciplinary, and genre boundaries.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,006/yr

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(17)

Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Performance and Literature

The School of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933. We offer a master degree in Performance and Literature at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,416/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Spanish program at Pennsylvania State University offers an option in Applied Linguistics for the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, as well as an emphasis in literature and linguistics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$46,796/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Middle Eastern Literatures and Societies

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Middle Eastern Literatures and Societies from University of Pennsylvania offers advanced study of the languages and literatures of Islamic civilizations, and also Islamic history and thought in their Middle Eastern context, in modern and pre-modern settings.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,792/yr

University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies

At University of Wisconsin Madison, the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program offers three graduate programs: master of arts, a doctoral minor, and a dual degree in law and Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian studies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,732/yr

Ball State University4,1(18)

Muncie, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

English-Literature

The English-Literature Master is offered by Ball State University. In pursuing either a master’s or doctoral degree, graduate students in literature are encouraged to balance breadth of knowledge with depth of specialization.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,918/yr

St. Mary's University4,1(19)

San Antonio, United States

English Literature and Language

The English Literature and Language degree at St. Mary’s University immerses students in narrative and storytelling practices, such as research, writing and outreach, to prepare them for doctoral or legal studies and a variety of professional environments.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$20,988/yr

West Virginia University4,4(8)

Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Professional Writing and Editing

The M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing at West Virginia University is a 30-hour degree that combines theories of writing with practice in real-world writing situations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,024/yr

Fairleigh Dickinson University4,0(6)

Online

Creative Writing and Literature for Educators

This Creative Writing and Literature for Educators MA degree from the Fairleigh Dickinson University is fully online except for one three-day on-campus residency in late June. You’ll never have to compromise your day job! Working at your own pace, you can finish the program in two years or take up to five.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$10,470/yr