Literature

934 Master's degrees in Literature

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$21,128/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

New Mexico State University4,8(6)

Las Cruces, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Technical and Professional Communication

Inspired by the land-grant mission and Hispanic-Serving designation, the Technical and Professional Communication program at New Mexico State University is designed be broadly accessible, including for working adults across New Mexico (and beyond), who can use this degree to access and excel in stable employment opportunities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,050/yr

University of Louisville

Louisville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music History and Literature

The Music History and Literature at University of Louisville offers training toward two specific graduate degrees in music: Master of Music requiring a minimum of 36 credit hours of graduate credit, and Master of Music Education requiring 30 credit hours.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,108/yr

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Language and Literature

The French Language and Literature program at McGill University offers a particularly friendly and stimulating environment for students who wish to do a master's or a doctorate in the vast field of French-language literatures, literary theories or literary translation.

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

2 years$15,235/yr

University of Aberdeen4,5(79)

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature and Culture (5 years)

Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

5 years$28,225/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(115)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Comparative Literature programme of the University of Glasgow offers interdisciplinary study across linguistic cultures as well as academic fields. Benefitting from a strong and diverse School of Modern Languages and Cultures, you will be able to take courses in the comparative study of literatures, film, visual arts, or societies of two or more language areas

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

1 year$37,616/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

University of Salford4,3(128)

Salford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Literature and Culture

Discover the MA in Literature and Culture at the University of Salford, a one or two-year programme available for full-time or part-time study. This M.A. degree immerses you in the intricate relationship between literature and cultural contexts, enhancing your analytical and creative skills for your future career.

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

1 year$23,069/yr

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(47)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

Istanbul Aydin University4,1(337)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 6% in Worldwide

English Language and Literature

The English Language and Literature programme from Istanbul Aydin University provides advanced education in English Language and Literature by presenting students with contemporary methods, comparative approaches and universal perspectives in linguistics and literary studies.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$6,000/yr

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Professional Creative Writing - Professional Poetry Writing

Refine your passion for writing poetry, ground that passion in the evolving creative tradition, and build connections within the writing community in the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Poetry Writing program of the University of Denver.

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

1½ year$41,232/yr

National Cheng Kung University4,7(3)

Tainan, Taiwan Top 2% in Worldwide

Literature

Literature at National Cheng Kung University cultivates professionals with critical thinking skills, foreign language competency, transnational cultural literacy, and a commitment to local communities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,167/yr

University of Antwerp4,3(71)

Antwerpen, Belgium Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Literary Studies

The foundational principle of the Linguistics and Literary Studies at University of Antwerp is English is that you don’t have to make an agonising choice between what could be your two passions: language and literature. You can combine both of these fascinating fields of study in a one-year Master’s programme of 60 ECTS credits.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,138/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures at The City University of New York offers two graduate degrees: the Master of Arts in Spanish and the Master of Science in Secondary Education: Spanish, the latter in conjunction with the Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS)

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,650/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Modern Languages and Comparative Literatures

Modern Languages and Comparative Literatures from Birkbeck, University of London offers you the chance to explore the cultures of French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish and Latin American language-speaking areas.

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

1 year$27,601/yr

University of Nova Gorica4,6(12)

Nova Gorica, Slovenia Top 9% in Worldwide

Slovene Studies - Literary Science

Slovene Studies - Literary Science from University of Nova Gorica is a 2-year masters program, which gives a wide range of basic knowledge focusing on literature and linguistic.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,280/yr

University of Maryland4,1(14)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Spanish Language and Literature

The M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from University of Maryland is divided into three areas: Spanish literature, Latin American literature, and Hispanic applied linguistics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,340/yr

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(11)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Poets and Writers

Among the oldest and most respected MFA programs in the country, the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a three-year program dedicated to writing workshops and the completion of a book-length manuscript in prose or poetry.

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

3 years$37,269/yr

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,5(12)

Chapel Hill, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Literature, Medicine and Culture

The M.A. in English concentration in Literature, Medicine and Culture is housed in the Department of English and Comparative Literature from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, a program ranked 18th nationally in the U.S. News & World Report, but works closely with the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Social Medicine.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,422/yr