Literature

934 Master's degrees in Literature

University of Zurich4,2(56)

Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Literary Studies

Those who have completed the Literary Studies program are equipped to engage in depth with current research issues in all literatures taught at the University of Zurich.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,842/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(114)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English Literature

The English Literature programme at the University of Glasgow gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level by selecting from a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts.

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

1 year$37,616/yr

Northumbria University4,3(171)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

English Literature

This English Literature MA degree at Northumbria University will help you gain a more confident critical voice, and advanced analytical and research skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,936/yr

Radboud University4,3(92)

Nijmegen, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (Research)

This Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (Research) programme from Radboud University combines joint interdisciplinary training with disciplinary courses in one of the specialisations: Historical Studies, Literary Studies, or Art and Visual Culture.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,647/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Literature

The Literature degree from University of Essex has been offered supervision in all fields of staff research interest, which includes a wide range of expertise in different literatures and in varying approaches to literature, covering most aspects from early modern to modern writing in English and a number of other languages.

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

2 years$27,988/yr

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University4,0(25)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Chinese Language and Literature

Chinese Language and Literature programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University helps students to acquire knowledge of Chinese language, literature and culture, the skills necessary for teaching Chinese and the ability to apply what they have learned to their work.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$16,590/yr

University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Theory of Literature

The master of Theory of Literature at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology.

M.A. Part-time Online

$350/yr

New Mexico State University4,8(6)

Las Cruces, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Spanish

The mission of the Spanish program at New Mexico State University is to engage students in the discovery, learning, and critical study of the language varieties, literatures, and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,050/yr

The Universiti Brunei Darussalam4,3(19)

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Top 5% in Worldwide

Malay Literature by Research

The program in Malay Literature by Research is offered at the Faculty of Art and Social Sciences (FASS) from The Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,175/yr

University of Lisbon4,3(258)

Lisbon, Portugal Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern Literatures, Arts and Cultures

This Modern Literatures, Arts and Cultures course from University of Lisbon intends to unify the postgraduate study of foreign literatures, arts and cultures.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,406/yr

University of Freiburg4,4(37)

Freiburg, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

English Literatures and Literary Theory

If you love literature, this English Literatures and Literary Theory programme from University of Freiburg is the ideal course for you. You will get to read a large number of exciting novels, short stories, plays, poems, essays and letters besides looking at films and seeing performances of great drama on stage or on DVD.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,515/yr

Philip University in Marburg4,4(14)

Marburg an der Lahn, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

North American Studies

North American Studies from Philip University in Marburg deals with the complex literatures and cultures of North America, especially the USA and Canada, but also the Caribbean and Latin America, and performs interdisciplinary teaching and research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

Western Oregon University4,0(3)

Monmouth, United States

Interpreting Studies

The Interpreting Studies program of the Western Oregon University provides interpreters and interpreter educators who use English and another language, spoken or signed, advanced scholarship that focuses on theoretical, practical and teaching applications. This advances the standards and leadership of the interpreting profession, both signed and spoken, via research, rigorous study, and practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,731/yr

McDaniel College4,0(2)

Online

School Librarianship

McDaniel College’s Master’s in School Librarianship (SLM) is a highly respected, nationally ranked, and fully accredited program that equips outstanding teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators of school library centers.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year$20,268/yr

Anglia Ruskin University4,0(112)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

English Literature

The English Literature programme at Anglia Ruskin University helps you pursue your love of literature at an advanced level, study modules on topics from the Renaissance to the modern day, and gain research skills that will help you stand out to employers or progress to a PhD.

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

1 year$23,747/yr

Seton Hill University4,5(2)

Online

Writing Popular Fiction

This one-of-a-kind Writing Popular Fiction program of Seton Hill University teaches writers to create – and market – the fiction that sells. It is designed for new or experienced authors who wish to write within popular fiction genres such as romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery or young adult.

M.F.A. Part-time Online

1 year$28,470/yr

OnCampus London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom

Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,451/full

University College Dublin4,3(162)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy and Literature

The MA in Philosophy and Literature from University College Dublin will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts, especially in the cultural sector.

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

1 year$26,478/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Prose and Poetry

The Prose and Poetry program at Northwestern University provides students the opportunity to grow as artists within the specializations of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and publishing and professional development. A dual-genre specialization is also offered.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$117,780/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Hispanic Language and Literatures

The MA program in Hispanic Language and Literatures at Boston University develops an advanced knowledge of Spanish and Spanish-American literature and the traditions, aims, and methods of research scholarship.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

9 months$66,670/yr